Choice facing U.S.: Non-democratic empire, or, democracy
By John W. Whitehead It’s time to bring our troops home. Bring them home from Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Bring them home from Germany, South Korea, and Japan. Bring them home from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Oman. Bring them home from Niger, Chad, and Mali. Bring them home from
Just say no to drugs still sensible
January 3, 2020Dear editor; What was Illinois lieutenant governor Juliana Stratton thinking when she purchased recreational marijuana in Chicago on the first day of its legal sales in Illinois? Does she not understand that as a public official she is setting a reckless and foolish example, especially for children and
North Aurora baseball programs excellent
December 26, 2019Dear editor; Summer is on the way and the cry of play ball soon will be heard every where. I urge all young persons to get out and enjoy the great American past time. The Village of North Aurora has an excellent program and I urge those who
Ask Grandpa: On help for a former step son explained
Grandpa,My son is divorced from his wife of (very few) years. It was his first marriage and her (not first). Today his former step son, who is (in his teens) called on me to ask a favor. (Grandpa is withholding certain identifying information). I was never very close to this
Government power grabs risk trampling U.S. Constitution
By John W. Whitehead Twenty years into the 21st Century, and what do we have to show for it? Government corruption, tyranny, and abuse, have propelled us at warp speed towards a full-blown police state in which egregious surveillance, roadside strip searches, police shootings of unarmed citizens, censorship, retaliatory arrests,
Christmas Holy Days and holiday proceeds
December 23, 2019Dear editor; Here is the debate on Christmas Holy Day vs. holiday proceeds, we need to analyze the benefits derived from it that all share. If the Pope were to mandate a change in the recognition of the birth of Jesus Christ to September based on new evidence
On Nasty Nancy and Hunter Biden
December 24, 2019Dear editor; Oh my, what a fiasco that took up so much time. I call her Nasty, Nutty, Nancy. She is so angry, she’s grasping at straws. She shakes like she has an essential tremor problem, or Parkinson’s disease. Maybe she should crawl back into her Fenced in
Christmas spirit helpful, can last all year!
By John W. Whitehead “A very Merry ChristmasAnd a happy new yearLet’s hope it’s a good oneWithout any fear.War is over, if you want itWar is over now.”—John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Happy Xmas (War Is Over) What a year. It feels as if government Grinches and corporate Scrooges have
Ask Grandpa: Sexual assault treatment, rehab, needed
Grandpa,I am in prison and serving a 20-year sentence for a sexual assault. I have done extensive therapy while here and I have learned one unwavering fact. I committed my crimes out of a need to take power away from an innocent victim to feed my own need for power
Lauren Underwood serves District well
December 17, 2019Dear editor; I am pleased to see that legislation championed by our U.S. representative, Lauren Underwood, was passed in the House earlier this month as another example of how she stands up for the needs of our District citizens. HR3, The Lower Drug Costs Now Act, passed and
Voice on Mission in Aurora her request
December 19, 2019Dear editor; I am a representative of many of the citizens of Aurora. We want to give our viewpoint on the issue of Wayside Cross Mission. The mayor, Richard Irvin, and his group have a dream to change Aurora from a fine factory town to a place for
Ask Grandpa: Pharmacist could check on little yellow pill
Grandpa, I am married to a lovely, vivacious woman who has been hounding me to have a child. We have been married (less than two years) and are still looking for the right house to buy. I promised her that once we buy a three-bedroom home, we can begin planning
How would U.S. government view Jesus, who spoke truth to power?
By John W. Whitehead The Christmas story of a baby born in a manger is a familiar one. The Roman Empire, a police state in its own right, had ordered that a census be conducted. Joseph and his pregnant wife, Mary, went to the little town of Bethlehem so that
History sites, museums, offer holiday fare; lights delight
So much to do. So little time. The theme is relevant to most busy persons, however, none more than at the Christmas holiday time. Or, it could be at Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, or New Year’s, or…. Regardless of the season, or, the reason, options to see and participate in activities
Concern registered for black market sales
December, 9, 2019Dear editor; Contrary to what Big Marijuana wants us to believe, State lawmakers were warned that legal weed would flood Illinois with black market activity. California is now the perfect example. California is considered the largest cannabis market in the world. Its total estimated marijuana sales revenue will
Aurora government resumes Municipal Aggregation Program
By Mavis Bates, Sierra Club, Valley of the Fox, Aurora GreenFest The city government of Aurora is resuming our Municipal Aggregation Program with an all-green, renewable, energy plan. It is a great way for Aurora’s residents and small businesses to switch over to clean 100% wind and solar energy at