By Bela (Bill) SuhaydaAurora A woman, waiting patiently to hear the results of what kind of government our founders hammered out in the “Federalist Debates” asked Benjamin Franklin: “What kind of government have you given us.” Franklin’s response: “A Republic madam….if you can hold on to it.” It’s been a
By Marilyn Huntman GieseAurora In 1997 Aurora was a city where murder and gang violence thrived. Many asked me why I moved here. The truth is, I didn’t know any better. But today, Aurora has a proud name and a wealth of community and city services that have bonded its
January 2, 2021Dear editor; Regarding Joan Solms’ letter published in the December 31, 2020 issue of The Voice, “True meaning of Christmas essential” (thevoice.us/true-meaning-of-christmas-essential): I strongly disagree with Ms Solms’ assertion that “Happy Holidays is a satanic means to ignore Him, degrade Him, crucify Him, again.” Part of living in
By Judy SiedleckiOswego Dear Oswego signers of my petition to run for Oswego Village trustee. Whether I spoke with you personally, or you signed because an advocate asked you, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your many signatures will allow me to be on the ballot for
With many working remotely this year, it’s been clear that work often happens behind the scenes. We might not see everyone out and about, but the work continues. Then there’s the workers who were defined as essential this year, and whether they wore scrubs, or a hair net and gloves,
Santa Dick Schindel of Aurora presents a gift bag to a family at a Christmas drive-thru for deaf and hearing impaired students.
He was a giant among men upon whose shoulders I have proudly stood for more than 20 years during my career as an attorney and elected official. Herbert Hill, Esq. made history as the first black lawyer in Kane County, and he continued to blaze a trail of excellence in
By Judy Siedlecki I felt sick when the Nortorious RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Supreme Court justice) died at the age of 87 Friday evening, because I felt she was the last guardrail against the destruction of our democracy. Now, I remind myself, God doesn’t make mistakes. I can relate
By Sam R Fisher Governor JB Pritzker hired a great deal of expert talent to guide his new $5 million “It Only Works if You Wear It” campaign to encourage Illinoisans to wear a mask. But the campaign apparently isn’t spending a dime on print advertising in newspapers. Instead, it’s
By Dawn Staszak Do you like your doctor? Not that he or she is okay, that during the 15 minutes you see him or her once a year, if that, but, do you really like your doctor as a person? Do you know your doctor as a person? I am
By Russ George I’m writing to thank all of the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora members who helped, and/or attended, Saturday evening’s second annual Race to Fight Diabetes at Sycamore Speedway. The Make a Goal to Fight Diabetes 50/50 raffle, originally scheduled to be completed at our ninth annual wine event,
By Rick Lawrence Mayor Richard Irvin; The decision of Aurora’s school District’s announcement of 100% online school is a huge issue for Aurora. Given the diverse population of our districts, economically, language challenges, family situations, the ability for more than half of the students in West Aurora and East Aurora
By Emily Ochoa McDonald Over the last few weeks at the Aurora City Hall, a series of public sessions called the C.H.A.N.G.E. (Community Helping Auroras Necessary Growth and Empowerment), a reform initiative, were held to discuss the use of force and training policies the Aurora Police Department use. The public
By Marjorie Logman I am writing to a select group: Far right Donald Trump followers, and far right Evangelicals, those who have a steady diet of Fox News television and Republicans who have made the party something my father would not recognize. To give some background, I grew up with
Working toward the Girl Scout Bronze award, eight Girl Scouts from Louise White School Girl Scout Troop 1675 opened a Little Free Pantry July 7. The Pantry at the Unity of Fox Valley Church, 230 Webster Street, in Batavia, has non-perishable foods and toiletries. The pantry is part of the
July 6, 2020Dear editor; Here is my response to recent criticism of The Voice columnist Charles Coddington (Reaction to Charles Coddington column, in the July 2 Reader’s Voice): Charles Coddington is as American as a figure out of an old Frank Capra movie. He is an Aurora treasure, a walking
By Margie Logman The problems I see in America today brought forth by the pandemic, the economic crisis, and the policing issues, is that we are often told of a reality that does not exist. We are repeatedly told that the economy is great but for whom? Many individuals and
By Jim Rabb Are the actions of some of our community leaders scandalous? As Aurora and other cities struggle to get a grip on what is taking place, with the protests, riots, looting, burning of buildings, the bullying, gangs, violence, drugs, and kids dropping out of schools, many ask why?
The individuals served by Open Door received a generous cookie donation from Girl Scout Troop 2059. Troop members presented Open Door with their famous cookies, which will be shared by clients and staff members alike. These young ladies were excited to give back to their community and Open Door was
By Steve Chirico, Naperville mayor “What happened to George Floyd in Minneapolis is unconscionable. What happened to Christian Cooper in New York’s Central Park is unconscionable. And what’s happened here in recent months in Naperville is unconscionable. “We cannot let these events be relegated to just another name, another page
