May 27, 2025Dear editor; I puzzle as to how in our society of presumably evolved individuals, we can allow the most ignorant and self-consumed among us to impose their will upon the most brilliant and inspirationally creative among us. Our dedicated scientific and medical researchers and our supremely-talented artists from
May 27, 2025Dear editor; This Memorial Day I want to thank all the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. With the Donald Trump administration’s painful actions affecting most Americans, and especially our military veterans, the best way to express my thanks during Military Appreciation Month is to
May 20, 2025Dear editor; As a veteran of the Chicago Police Department, having dedicated decades of my life to fighting violent crime and protecting our communities, I fully support House Bill 2634 that is not just a step forward, but is an urgent necessity to combat the escalating threat posed
May 14, 2025Dear editor, As a small business owner in Illinois, I am deeply concerned about the impending implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA), set to take effect July 1. While the intention to reduce costs for merchants is commendable, the practical implications of this legislation pose significant
April 29, 2025Dear editor; Under the guise of a conveniently focused concern for antisemitism on our nation’s college campuses, the Donald Trump administration is attempting to impose its own political views and distorted realities on what has been for centuries the bastion of free thinking and independent research, our academic
May 1, 2025Dear editor; The Executive Order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History” was signed March 27, targeting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) for promoting an alleged “improper ideology.” This order threatens not only the ability of institutions to engage with the
April 20, 2025Dear editor; This concerns current deportations without due process. Regardless of how one feels toward documented or undocumented immigrants in this country, ideally, all persons on American soil are entitled by the U.S. Constitution to due process under the law. I say “ideally” because Black Americans have been
April 13, 2025Dear editor; When you were little and made a mess, what happened? Mom or Dad walked in and exclaimed, What on earth have you been doing? Or What is this mess you’ve made? Either way, you were expected to clean it up. You learned to accept responsibility and
April 9, 2025Dear editor; Another unnecessary anti-family bill is advancing in Springfield. The Homeschool Act (HB 2827) will impose fines and jail time on parents who don’t file a “Homeschool Declaration Form.” In other words, those that don’t register with their local district and provide their curriculum for the school
April 7, 2025Dear editor; Libraries are one of the most important institutions in our community. Besides providing essentially free access to hours of entertainment and literature, they have a wealth of resources for all, including the homeless. They hold events designed to promote community bonding, such as book clubs, career
March 25, 2025Dear editor; Our democracy works best when every eligible voter, regardless of background, can make their voice heard. But the extreme SAVE Act threatens that right by imposing unnecessary and burdensome proof-of-citizenship requirements, making it significantly harder for millions of Americans to register and vote. This bill would
March 24, 2025Dear editor; Kane County voters: The Consolidated General Election is Tuesday, April 1. Polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.. If you want more details about the election or to see a sample ballot, you can search for “Kane votes” and be taken to
March 18, 2025Dear editor; The Donald Trump administration’s proposal to reconsider the EPA’s endangerment finding is reckless, anti-science, and a huge step backward for climate action. This decision isn’t just about politics—it puts our health, environment, and future on the line. The endangerment finding, established in 2009, is based on
March 17, 2025Dear editor; There are still townhall meetings for the Kane County Public Safety Sales Tax, so I am happy I probably can come March 20 since I am familiar with the church and it is a time, 6:30 p.m. I can probably exit my driveway at 6 p.m.
March 10, 2025Dear editor; March 9, a huge number of us had the pleasure to meet with District 14 congresswoman Lauren Underwood in Joliet. We learned the many suits filed and ways our courts are fighting back against White House Executive Orders and other illegal actions taken by South African
March 8, 2025Dear editor; Favored guests and G.O.P. legislators smiled attentively during Donald Trump’s marathon message to Congress March 5th, where they were apparently unphased by the barrage of exaggerations and falsehoods. Standing and cheering became the norm as they competed to outdo each other, as if they were trying
February 25, 2025Dear editor; During his recent budget address, governor JB Pritzker pretentiously proclaimed, “We don’t have kings in America – and I don’t intend to bend the knee to one,” referring to president Donald Trump. Ironic when you consider it was Pritzker who issued at least 41 consecutive disaster
February 22, 2025Dear editor; The news is out about the new U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick. He was sworn in Friday, Feb. 21 by president Donald Trump. There are about 47,000 employees under the Secretary of Commerce. The gist of a PBS broadcast was there are looming “merger”
February 16, 2025Dear editor; We have a very important election coming up this May. We have had the same management company for years now. The same old excuses over and over. We need a change in this election. This current board needs to be replaced by new board members. That
February 15, 2025Dear editor; More than half a million people call Kane County home. We live here because we know that Kane County is a safe, healthy, and prosperous place to live. We want to have a sense of safety and security in our daily lives. Public Safety is a
