By John LaeschAurora We need Rachel Ventura’s voice in our political system. It is rare to find hard-working, trusted elected officials who are willing to go to the mat for working families and those who do not have a voice in our political system. As long as I have known
By Matt KruszewskiAurora In the June 24 issue of The Voice (thevoice.us/another-christian-church-chapter-evolves-on-its-role), Deena Sherman asks questions of the Roman Catholic Church in holding sacraments hostage when the sacraments are sought by those judged to have committed certain specific sins. However, it is not the role of priests and bishops to
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora During Barack Obama’s two terms as president, the agencies of the Federal government, to include those in law enforcement, such as the NSA, FBI, DOJ, and CIA were filled by political loyalists. For obvious and even practical reasons, law enforcement should take a stance of neutrality
By Ralph Padron Ralph Padron presented information at the June 17 Public Services Committee meeting of the Kane County Board that he gathered through FOIAs from eight surrounding counties’ clerks regarding the 2020 General Election. Padron’s report centered on examining Kane County and its surrounding counties’ ballot count integrity regarding
By Judith Van TieghemAurora Four Aurora Lutheran churches are coming together to make a statement on racism. They have chosen Juneteenth to spread the word among the faithful. The day is celebrated in 47 of the 50 states. Freedom Day marks the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in
By Shannon CameronAurora Dear friends, This past year has been remarkable for so many reasons. Although we saw the need for food assistance skyrocket at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry due to the pandemic, through the tremendous support of the community we served 100% of those who turned to
By M. K. LeachAtco, N.J. When some persons think of sexual misconduct, it’s often the stories of celebrities that are publicized that we recall. But sexual misconduct goes on constantly, usually behind closed doors, and frequently goes unreported. Even more startlingly is the role of drugs and alcohol in the
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora Any country’s survival is determined by only a few important things. In the case of our country, prosperity, freedom, and overall stability depend on our constitutional and political stability. A strong economy and a reasonably strong currency are key. A strong military is essential to keep
It’s been more than a year since armed white, plain-clothed, Louisville police officers ripped Breonna Taylor’s apartment door from its hinges and began firing. The botched no-knock warrant is reminiscent of the 1969 predawn police raid that killed Chicago Black Panther chairman, Fred Hampton, and defense minister, Mark Clark. Odds
April 19, 2021Dear editor; Aurora City Council members will be asked April 27 to vote on a new, 14-pump Circle K gas station to be built on the northwest corner of Farnsworth and Molitor Roads. We know it will be a difficult decision to weigh economic development against the health
April 15, 2021Dear editor; I find it a fun hobby to watch those who proudly display their distorted thinking patterns. The latest example is the notion that jury duty is a personal inconvenience. Justice, fair and equal, is just not worth the bother? Some of the reasons Ms Goetsch gives
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora First in a series When politics and science mix, science always loses, as does truth. Huge money has been invested into the Climate Change movement world wide. So it is only natural big money will push for the type of industry and technology their vested interests
By Mary GoetschAurora I was shocked and upset to receive a jury summons to appear for jury duty all the way to the 16th Circuit Judicial Center, west of Randall Road in St. Charles. I always have disqualified myself on the written questionnaires. My reasoning is that unwilling or unsuitable
March 8, 2021Dear editor; I am running for Village of Oswego Trustee. There are six of us candidates running for three open seats. If elected, my plan is to get up to speed as quickly as possible, and fill in the gaps between what I think I know and learn
By M. Grace Grzanek, Founder and executive director, The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley In a letter to The Voice in the February 18 edition, thevoice.us/public-funds-would-help-cultured-meat, Jon Hochschartner of Granby, Conn. wants you and me to encourage senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth to support the payment, through
By Marjorie Logman There has been a trend in Aurora for a long time. I call it Aurora sentimentalism. Everything is fine, we all get along and we all have the best of intentions in running government and organizations. It is similar to a fog over the City. Anyone challenging
By Brandy Gilliam, P.O.B.U.M.S. SOCIETY; Sandra González, Aurora Rapid Response Team We, the Aurora Grassroots Alliance, condemn Aurora mayor Richard Irvin and Police Chief Kristin Ziman’s inflammatory remarks about community activists during their February 3 media briefing on the City’s uptick in crime. Irvin opened the media briefing, after reciting
I always have liked State representative Stephanie Kifowit (84th State House District 84 in parts of Aurora, Montgomery, Naperville, Oswego), but she recently raised herself even further in my estimation. I watched as she played a substantial role in ending Mike Madigan’s long tenure as speaker of the House in
By Dawn M. Staszak One of the most controversial aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the concept of shutdowns. Earlier, many of us did not understand why grocery stores could stay open and bars and restaurants were targeted for closure. Of course, none of us is an infectious disease
February 1, 2021Dear editor; As a newly-elected Kane County Board member, I want to provide as much information to the public as I can. The question I receive most often is, “When can I get vaccinated? ”Unfortunately, the only answer I can give people is “soon”, and I feel it
