Tag: Readers Voice

Wearing a mask truly helpful: CDC

July 24, 2020Dear editor; Wear a mask. Illinois made great strides fighting COVID-19, but it will take sustained effort and discipline to keep the virus under control. Illinois doctors ask everyone to take two simple actions when in public: Always wear a face-covering and continue to maintain social distancing. The...

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A Coddington endorsement

July 6, 2020Dear editor; Here is my response to recent criticism of The Voice columnist Charles Coddington (Reaction to Charles Coddington column, in the July 2 Reader’s Voice): Charles Coddington is as American as a figure out of an old Frank Capra movie. He is an Aurora treasure, a walking...

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Fearful: COVID-19 at DMV driver’s test

June 18, 2020Dear editor; Because I will be 77 in September, I will need to take the driver’s test to renew my license. I have been so very careful to keep myself safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by staying at home, staying at a distance and wearing a mask when...

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Carbon tax bill helpful solution

May 20, 2020Dear editor; The U.S. Weather Service report that this month is already the wettest May on record, the third year in a row with the wettest May, should remind us that we need to give attention to our other global health crisis, climate change. It is understandable that...

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Distressed over frivolous amphitheater

May 16, 2020Dear editor; I am distressed with the Oswego Village Board under mayor Troy Parlier. How can four out of six Board members decide to go ahead and vote for a $750,000 frivolous amphitheater? This is one of the most uncertain periods in modern history. Every part of people’s...

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Takeover? Resistance in three elements

May 8, 2020Dear editor; In 1492: Oh Columbus! The settlement of aliens to American shores, a country we seized from the natives, was unpredictable. Once here, the Europeans did slowly seize the lands from the natives we referred to as Indians. The new settlers were seeking freedom from tyranny and...

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Alzheimer’s, dementia, relief reasonable

April 16, 2020Dear editor; The COVID-19 crisis has had an impact on all of our daily lives, but especially vulnerable populations such as those impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Age and common health conditions that often accompany dementia may increase risk for COVID-19. Fortunately, the Alzheimer’s Association continues to provide...

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Kane Board should assist taxpayers

April 11, 2020Dear editor; In response to the economic downturn that will have an impact on Kane County and its residents’ budgets, the Kane County Board will put a band-aid on what most likely will become a wound. Kane Treasurer David Rickert has proposed a 30-day grace period on the...

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Thanks offered to governor Pritzker

April 7, 2020Dear editor; Illinois physicians and hospitals commend governor JB Pritzker for his steadfast leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Every day he faces tough choices and he is clearly making decisions with the interests of Illinoisans in mind. Our governor is taking the time to listen to the experts....

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