January 10, 2019 Dear editor; “Tear down that wall!” Who said that? A Republican, president Ronald Reagan, speaking of the wall separating East Germany from West Germany. We are going to build a wall to prevent illegal immigrants from entering our country at our southern border. Who promised that while
Grandpa, My brother has done 8½ years in prison. He is due to get out in February 2019. A man from the parole came out to inspect my house so that (brother) can live with me when he gets out. That man told me that I am not allowed to
January 6, 2019 Dear editor; I am announcing my candidacy for Fox Valley Park District Board of Commissioners as the at-large commissioner. I have lived in the Fox Valley for more than 40 years and raised two daughters in Aurora. I’m running for the Fox Valley Park District Board because
Grandpa, I want to personally thank the volunteers at the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry (in Aurora). Everyone there is so helpful. Without their help, I and my wife (sic) would not be able to eat most days. Can you print this without my name? I would be embarrassed to have
Beloved Readers, the following letters were sent to me back in October 2018. The writers sent them in response to Grandpa’s request for things for which we are grateful. The list of things readers sent was printed the week prior to Thanksgiving Day. The following letters arrived after the column
December 18, 2018 Dear editor; After attending Aurora City Council meeting December 11, I felt compelled to write. For the second time, Aurora mayor Richard Irvin has given me pause. After I addressed the City Council a few months ago, along with three others, the mayor, who was not to
December 21, 2018 Dear editor; I think it is disrespectful to former Cook County Board chair Dan Ryan (1954 to 1961) to remove his name off of the expressway so it can be renamed for Barack Obama. There are plenty of roads that can be named for the former president
Grandpa, I have been out of prison for a month. I am homeless. A friend I had met in prison got out three years ago. We continued writing until I got out. I told him that I needed money to live on. He lives (out of state) and has money.
December 13, 2018 Dear editor; Does out-going Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel really want to add mass addiction to his meager legacy? Why would Emanuel use his political capital to push for legal marijuana and casino gambling as new revenue sources? If that isn’t enough, he and his spendthrift colleagues are
December 17, 2018 Dear editor; The Knights of Columbus Council 14463 treated 150 seniors to a lovely Thanksgiving dinner Friday, Nov. 19 at the Beecher Community Center in Yorkville and the lady knights assisted them. We want the gentlemen and ladies to know how much we appreciate their efforts in
By T. M. McCormick – In the November 8 issue of The Voice, Charles Coddington wrote the article with the headline, “Truth and civility in short supply from our politicians.” He states for the past two years we are fed fake news and alternate facts. The president, Donald Trump, is
Grandpa, I noticed and was irritated by a parked car totally in and blocking my driveway. After about 30 minutes of the feeling of being trapped in my own home, I noticed a neighbor outdoors. He is the same neighbor (with whom I have had issues in the past). This
December 5, 2018 Dear editor; I respect the First Amendment, which entitles all Americans to demonstrate or speak against our government, be it local or national. But does our beloved First Amendment entitle us to wear a mask or otherwise hide our identity while demonstrating? Why would a demonstrator wear
Grandpa, I am at a crossroads in my life. I have been a driver since I was 15 years old. In January 2019 I will turn 75. That puts me at 60 years with a driver’s license and never one accident. Time is taking its toll on me. I am
