Political dialogue is essential to a healthy democracy and always will be so. Add to it a respectful dialogue is meaningful. We can disagree without being disagreeable and still maintain our opinions. Freedom of speech and First Amendment rights are a hallmark of our country and foundational to our democratic
The last seven days or more have endured great impacts on national life. The days moved quickly, at a rapid pace, from the assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life, Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not seek a re-election bid to the U.S. presidency, and Biden’s selection of vice president
Our political conventions to choose candidates for November 5 presidential elections are under way. The world is watching, and nearly always is interested when the United States goes through its political process. It would be more beneficial if we had three strong candidates for office rather than two, however, not
By Ricky Rieckert Last week we made it to Lake Street in Aurora in the recapture of businesses in Aurora in past years. Just one-half block from Lake Street, on West New York Street, on the south side, was another Prince Castle restaurant with burger and one-in-a million shakes. South
Language is important. Using language is greater than correct sentence structure or use of a proper noun. Language conveys thoughts, feelings, a communication of ideas with other persons in our environment and those potentially in our environment. That is why it was important to hear and understand those participants in
By Ricky Rieckert Hi everyone. I left off at Lincoln Avenue and East New York Street, last week in the recapture of Aurora businesses in years past. I know a woman who used to live in the brick three-story apartment building, on the southeast corner. When they were kids, she
Hidden in the Fox Valley is a special place that thousands have visited and experienced at a deeply personal level. It is a place and a time that most of us have only experienced once in our lives, but we will never forget. It is a place that others cruise
Politics! To some of us it is a nasty word. To others, politics is an ongoing process, especially national politics involving political parties and partisans. This year there is a focus on the national parties and political groups. As long as there are groups of individuals gathering, we will have
So much to comment on this week, it’s like trying to stuff 10 pounds of my nonsense in a five-pound barf bag, while I pretend to care. First and foremost is the recent presidential debate. Poor Joe Biden had a very bad night. After the debate and his poor showing,
By Ricky Rieckert Last week, we were still on East New York Street coming up to Lincoln Avenue in the recapture of Aurora business in years past. On the northeast corner, in the Hill, was Don Walker’s Sandwich Center. It was built into the Hill. During the Winter, the large
A declaration of independence traditionally has been focused on the grand plan since 1776 that stated the colonies were independent of the British from England. Our Nation, July 4, this year celebrates our 248th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from British rule. The U.S., through the unison of all
Happy days are here again! Bela Suhayda is back on the pages of The Voice, and he hasn’t changed a bit. I took care to distinguish between “national socialism” and “democratic socialism,” but Suhayda was having none of it. “Socialism” conjures up in his mind the atrocities of Stalin and
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, subscribers, and patrons, Happy Fourth of July! This week, on East New York Street at Union Street, on the northeast corner, was Matt’s Texaco. Matt Monaco owned and operated it. He had a white flag outside of the station, for a Chicago White Sox win,
Independence Day this year provides 248 years since the historic and significant signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. At the time, the gathering to declare a colonial development separate from the anchor, the original nation, England, was a new twist, new development. The older European nations offered strength,
By Ricky Rieckert This week, I’m taking you west on East New York Street in remembrances of Aurora to Broadway, from my old homestead. But first, I wanted to tell you about, Harold O’Brien, who lived across the street from me. When we were 7 and 8 years old, we
Music is a part of our lives. For many of us music is an important part of our lives, whether we play an instrument, sing, dance. For some of us appreciation of music, good music, is essential. The Fox Valley Brass Band will offer a Summer Pops concert Sunday, June
By Ricky Rieckert This week I want to start out by wishing and hoping all the dad’s had a great father’s day. I ended last week in the history of Aurora places at State Street and East New York Street. In the middle of block between State Street and Union
Karen Luebbers loves to spin yarn. In fact, she has been creating her own yarn from sheep’s wool for more than 40 years. She is one of the many artisan residents at Covenant Living at the Holmstad who will be featured during the senior living community’s annual Bazaar in September.
Holidays are special in a variety of ways to many different individuals. As a society we place value on holidays. Propelled by the May 30 dedication to Memorial Day, celebrated this year Monday,27, June is filled with special days on the way to one of the most significant to us
Last week we saw the 80th anniversary of D-Day and were reminded of the thousands of troops who stormed the beaches of Normandy. On the air were numerous recounts of that day and the events leading up to the assault on German forces from land, sea, and air, plus the
