May 17, 2021Dear editor; This Spring, the Illinois Legislature is considering landmark legislation called the “Clean Energy Jobs Act”. For those of us who have been waiting nearly a lifetime to see meaningful action on climate change, it is our opportunity to advocate for a bill that will promote a
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
Grandpa,I need to know the person to contact. The health department doesn’t seem to care. I have called them last Fall and again this week and nothing has been done about it. I hesitate to call DCFS, but I will if you think it will help. The problem is my
May 14, 2021Dear editor; I was wondering how the United States became involved with an attitude of: Us vs. Them within the political arena. It always has been culturally. The divide seems to deepen every day. Many conservatives tend to make judgments of the other that are unfounded. Some of
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
By Ben Gehler I am struggling right now. I am frustrated by my inability to do anything. I am disappointed in my fellow human beings who are supposed to watch out for our vulnerable populations. I am enraged by the thoughts and actions of those at Northern Illinois Academy in
Grandpa,Several months ago, my neighbor was going to help me fix my car. He needed money to go to the auto parts store. I gave him (cash). Six hours later his wife called to tell me that he had been arrested and was sitting in jail. I went ahead and
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead With all that is crashing down upon us, from government-manipulated crises to the blowback arising from a society that has repeatedly prized technological expedience and mass-marketed values over self-ownership and individual sovereignty, those coming of age today are facing some of the greatest
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora Last of three parts The previous part is at thevoice.us/readers-commentary-many-advocates-focus-solely-on-co2 “Climate Change is settled science ” said Barack Obama during his tenure in the White House. So-called climate change scientists echoed these sentiments. Falsehoods and cherry-picked information continue to be repeated in news headlines so we
Grandpa,I need help in getting my husband to shut up. He cannot answer a simple yes or no question without giving a lengthy explanation for his answer. We run (a cottage industry) out of our house. I dread when he is taking care of a customer; he is always trying
May 1, 2021Dear editor; Here we go again with the Monday Morning Quarter Backs (M.M.QBs). This 13- year old so-called “angel boy” was registered as a runaway by his mother. Then he returned home. Why is the media refraining from talking about what he was doing at 2:30 in the
Grandpa,My husband tells me that he is a member of (a social club) and goes to meetings three times a week. Allegedly these meetings are held at (a local motel). With the COVID-19 shut down, I find it hard to believe this club meets that often. I have driven past
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora Second of three parts The previous part is at https://thevoice.us/readers-commentary-earth-movement-cycles-continue There are many factors affecting the natural climate change that always has existed on our planet. The short list of the factors affecting our climate includes the Sun’s solar output, the solar sunspot cycle, the varied
Grandpa,I need to vent. I own a small duplex and I am struggling to keep my payments up to date. This ruling that landlords cannot evict tenants for non-payment of rent is killing me. I rent the smaller half of the building to a young couple. Both are working full
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
Friends ask: “Why hasn’t Mike Madigan been indicted yet? After all, he has been under investigation for what must be a couple of years now.” My answer: It’s because the federal prosecutor is not confident he can prove that the former Illinois House speaker personally did anything illegal. I define
Grandpa,I have heard of some ridiculous things that some do when it comes to taking food home from parties. You have printed some things in your column. But nothing I have read or heard has ever topped this one! My former neighbor, with whom I have kept in contact, asked
April 11, 2021Dear editor; Since opening in 1999, the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery (ALNC), in Elwood, 11 miles south of Joliet, more than 60,000 brave men, women, and family members have been honorably buried there. This hallowed ground should remain as is and the integrity and serenity must be respected
April 12, 2021Dear editor; Thank you for every one of your 1,312 votes in my first run for Oswego trustee. I appreciate all of you who voted for me. Next time, let a friend or family member know of your faith in me to double that number. The experience I
