Category: Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Kane County Forest land referendum

October 16, 2024Dear editor; Kane County is blessed with a rich tapestry of forest preserves that encompass more than 23,000 acres. These public lands enrich our quality of life and provide outdoor recreation areas for citizens to relax, unplug, and enjoy the mental and physical health benefits of nature. These

Reader’s Voice: Indict candidates trying to buy votes

October 14, 2024Dear editor; Vice president Kamala Harris, or any candidate seeking elected office, should be charged with violating election laws if they promise directly, or indirectly, in their advertisements that they will forgive loans or enact programs by using our hard-earned tax dollars if elected. Our justice system should

Reader’s Commentary: Bates, Kane County Board District 4, seeks re-election

By Mavis Bates Dear neighbors: I am running for re-election to the Kane County Board District 4 because I have a passion for serving and protecting the families and the natural riches of Kane County. Thank you for inviting me into your homes to get to know you, your beautiful

Reader’s Voice: Climate needs more attention in election

October 10, 2024Dear editor; As the election draws closer, we cannot ignore the growing impact of climate change on our communities. Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton, along with dozens of wildfires this past summer, they’re all clear warning signs of a very real climate crisis. This issue deserves more

Disinformation not the problem; government censorship is

By John & Nisha Whitehead In a perfect example of the nanny state mindset at work, Hillary Clinton insists that the powers-that-be need “total control” in order to make the internet a safer place for users and protect us harm. Clinton is not alone in her distaste for unregulated, free

Reader’s Voice: Nov. 5 referendum, Kane County nature

October 1, 2024Dear editor; November 5, we will have an opportunity to positively shape the future of our communities by supporting the Kane County Forest Preserve District’s Land Preservation and Preserve Improvement Referendum. Studies continue to show that natural areas such as forest preserves have a positive impact on property

Reader’s Commentary: FEMA hurricane failures, funds sent to help illegals

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary of Homeland Security, three months ago, told Americans how well prepared FEMA has been for any emergency. Enter Hurricane Helene, one of the largest storms to hit the U.S. in recent history. Helene, a category 4 hurricane made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend

Reader’s Voice: Response to Siedlecki: Good versus evil

September 25, 2024Dear editor; I found Ms Siedlecki’s letter in the September 19 issue very moving. In it she forwarded her eighth grade grandson’s letter citing his fears caused by school shootings in America. Such fears should never be allowed to surface in our wonderful nation. We veterans have fought

Reader’s Voice: His take on the debate: Harris not so hot

September 20, 2024Dear editor; As I watched the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, my thoughts for most of the evening was she dominated him. Harris was very prepared and scripted all night. She was not the gift that just keeps on giving when she speaks without the

Reader’s Commentary: Democrat plot: Unsecure southern border, illegals voting

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Thirty-nine days until election day and I learned there have been more than 400,000 criminal aliens who have entered our country through our southern border. Among these 400,000 criminal illegals, there are more than 15,000 who are convicted rapists and another 13,000 that have been convicted