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
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Sex exists in nature for the development of new generations of diverse organisms within many species. The very important reason for sexual reproduction, in nature, is for the production of new and diverse populations of plants, animals, or for that matter, human beings. Diversity is important
By Marjorie Logman There has been a trend in Aurora for a long time. I call it Aurora sentimentalism. Everything is fine, we all get along and we all have the best of intentions in running government and organizations. It is similar to a fog over the City. Anyone challenging
By Dawn M. Staszak One of the most controversial aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the concept of shutdowns. Earlier, many of us did not understand why grocery stores could stay open and bars and restaurants were targeted for closure. Of course, none of us is an infectious disease
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda I picked up my eight-year-old granddaughter from school the other day, and instead of driving her home which I would as in “Miss Daisy,” I asked if she wanted to sit in the front passenger seat with grandpa. She was giddy with delight, and mischief, when
By Brooke Shanley A concerned resident brought forth challenges to the petitions of candidate Ron Woerman based on his residency. During the challenge process, while the charges were ultimately dismissed by the Aurora Electoral Board in its ruling January 11, there were many statements made under oath, by Mr. Ron
By Bela (Bill) SuhaydaAurora A woman, waiting patiently to hear the results of what kind of government our founders hammered out in the “Federalist Debates” asked Benjamin Franklin: “What kind of government have you given us.” Franklin’s response: “A Republic madam….if you can hold on to it.” It’s been a
By Marilyn Huntman GieseAurora In 1997 Aurora was a city where murder and gang violence thrived. Many asked me why I moved here. The truth is, I didn’t know any better. But today, Aurora has a proud name and a wealth of community and city services that have bonded its
By Marjorie LogmanAurora This time of the year we think of connections. We call or write old friends. We ponder holiday seasons past, often remembering those who have gone. We think of special ways we can acknowledge those with whom we have close ties.. It is not only sentimental, but
By Bela (Bill) Suhayda Stealing this or any election is not a risky proposition for Democrats. Media joins them in running interference… even “blacking out” (censorship by omission) the fraud that continues to be the 2020 election, along with a host of other corrupt activity. Dems stole their own primary
By Charles CoddingtonAurora In the November 19 issue of The Voice, Jon Hochschartner pushed the idea of cultured meat created in a laboratory in order to remove animals, and the zoonotic diseases, such as COVID-19, they carry, from the equation of food sourcing (thevoice.us/federal-funds-would-help-cultured-meats). He called for Federal funding for
By Mavis Bates Unbelievably, this election season is winding down. Election Day, November 3 brought to an end hard work by many individuals. Many of us are anxious about the outcome and worried about the honesty and integrity of our election process. We are fearful of what the future holds,
By Judy Siedlecki I felt sick when the Nortorious RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Supreme Court justice) died at the age of 87 Friday evening, because I felt she was the last guardrail against the destruction of our democracy. Now, I remind myself, God doesn’t make mistakes. I can relate
By Sam R Fisher Governor JB Pritzker hired a great deal of expert talent to guide his new $5 million “It Only Works if You Wear It” campaign to encourage Illinoisans to wear a mask. But the campaign apparently isn’t spending a dime on print advertising in newspapers. Instead, it’s
By Dawn Staszak Do you like your doctor? Not that he or she is okay, that during the 15 minutes you see him or her once a year, if that, but, do you really like your doctor as a person? Do you know your doctor as a person? I am
By Rick Lawrence Mayor Richard Irvin; The decision of Aurora’s school District’s announcement of 100% online school is a huge issue for Aurora. Given the diverse population of our districts, economically, language challenges, family situations, the ability for more than half of the students in West Aurora and East Aurora
By Marjorie Logman I am writing to a select group: Far right Donald Trump followers, and far right Evangelicals, those who have a steady diet of Fox News television and Republicans who have made the party something my father would not recognize. To give some background, I grew up with
By Margie Logman The problems I see in America today brought forth by the pandemic, the economic crisis, and the policing issues, is that we are often told of a reality that does not exist. We are repeatedly told that the economy is great but for whom? Many individuals and
By Jim Rabb Are the actions of some of our community leaders scandalous? As Aurora and other cities struggle to get a grip on what is taking place, with the protests, riots, looting, burning of buildings, the bullying, gangs, violence, drugs, and kids dropping out of schools, many ask why?
By Judy Kanel I was honored to be present at the Kane County Board meeting Tuesday, May 12. The resolution that piqued my interest was the same topic that is being discussed and possibly voted on in regard to Res: #120-175. After a well-thought out presentation from Rich Nagel, editor
