Freedom not free, which U.S. veterans can find out
By John W. Whitehead War is a grisly business, a horror of epic proportions. In terms of human carnage alone, war’s devastation is staggering. For example, it is estimated that approximately 231 Million humans died worldwide during the wars of the 20th Century. This figure does not take into account
Ask Grandpa: On parole board and banking privileges
Grandpa,Many years ago, my son was convicted of bank robbery. One condition of his upcoming parole is that he is not permitted to go into any bank, savings and loan, credit union, or, currency exchange. His parole will be in (a neighboring state), so is it okay for him to
A Voice for your opinions: If you had the opportunity to talk to a military veteran, living or not, who would it be? Why?
A Voice for your opinions: If you had the opportunity to talk to a military veteran, living or not, who would it be? Why?
Jailed Assange, Manning, dared to speak up against Deep State
By John W. Whitehead “You see them on the street. You watch them on TV. You might even vote for one this Fall. You think they’re people just like you. You’re wrong. Dead wrong.” — They Live We’re living in two worlds, you and I. There’s the world we see
Reasons listed to avoid marijuana
October 21, 2019Dear editor; I see that Aurora and several surrounding communities have jumped on the bandwagon to get a share of the predicted windfall of new taxes generated by the legalized sale of marijuana. I noted that many mothers have expressed concern about the logic of this proposal. Possession
Life: Hot peppers, not box of chocolates
Grandpa,I have heard it said that life is not like a box of chocolates, it is like a jar of hot peppers, whatever you do today will come back and burn your (deleted). Well, I just proved that to myself! I thought I was being slick. I recently got a
An ode to the U.S. Republic, red and blue, brave and free
I Pledge Allegiance Bridget Butler Aurora I pledge allegiance to a flag divided right in two- Divided by the red and divided by the blue And to the Republic for which it stands- So long as our Republic does not come from foreign lands But we say we are one
A Voice for your opinions: What is the most frustrating computer problem you’ve had? What was the solution?
A Voice for your opinions: What is the most frustrating computer problem you’ve had? What was the solution?
Film’s continuing message: Wake up America and see
By John W. Whitehead “You see them on the street. You watch them on TV. You might even vote for one this Fall. You think they’re people just like you. You’re wrong. Dead wrong.” — They Live We’re living in two worlds, you and I. There’s the world we see
Wayside Cross Mission should remain
October 23, 2019Dear editor; I am writing to make an appeal concerning McCarty Park in Aurora. My husband’s family home was across from the Park which is in the near East Side of Aurora. The Park’s purpose is to be a sanctuary and my mother-in-law spearheaded its restoration in the
Town meeting in Aurora November 6 for Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA)
October 23, 2019Dear editor; As I become older, I have a growing concern about the quality of life that our children and grandchildren will inherit from us. How can we begin to make up for the burden polluted air, water, and climate change will have on their health and economic
On more truth than just your average Halloween horror story
Just when you thought you’d had enough of Halloween horror, spooks, and spirits, I have one more tale I’d like to lay on you. It happens to be true. I know, I know, I don’t have to say that because everything I write in this column is true. Oh, it
Urgent call applied to seek passage of State Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) bill
By Mavis Bates I recently presented a workshop at a youth conference on the climate crisis. One of the handmade posters in the hallway read, “My therapist told me to speak my truth: I’m scared.” Yes, our young people are scared about the future and they want us grown-ups to
Ask Grandpa: Potential problems should not be a concern
Grandpa,My son was born with a third arm. It was a tiny growth of a limb coming out at his shoulder, on his back. It was surgically removed at birth. He has a scar from the surgery, and we told him he just needed an operation at birth. We have
Power gained by psychopaths often ends in totalitarianism
By John W. Whitehead Twenty years ago, a newspaper headline asked the question: “What’s the difference between a politician and a psychopath?” The answer, then and now, remains the same: None. There is no difference between psychopaths and politicians. Nor is there much of a difference between the havoc wreaked
League of Women Voters of Central Kane County opposes guns in classrooms
October 20, 2019Dear editor; The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County opposes the arming of teachers and other staff members in all of our community schools. In November, the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) annual conference will consider two recommended Resolutions: Resolution No. 1 would provide school
On reasons to investigate Hunter Biden
October 19, 2019Dear editor; I am so tired of Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Dick Durban, and others harping on president Donald Trump. There they are digging for the least thing to try and get rid of him. Talk about sore losers! If Trump went to China or wherever, to get
U.S. fingerprints all over the turmoil in Southwest Asia
More chickens have come home to roost. In a previous essay, I stated that the Treaty of Versailles of 1919, which ended World War I, had unintentional consequences and that those consequences were the massive conflicts currently embroiling all of Southwest Asia. Among other things, the Treaty called for the