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Government Opinion PoliticalReaders Voice SAFE-T Act State representative Mark Batinick

Reader’s Voice: Public safety remains essential

On March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 By admin

March 8, 2022Dear editor; A year ago January, governor JB Pritzker signed the SAFE-T Act into law. The Safety Accountability, Fairness & Equity Today Act was quickly drafted and un-vetted. Ultimately, it has not demonstrated its purported outcomes of making Illinois neighborhoods safer. This legislation was sent to the Governor’s...

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International OpinionReaders Voice Vince Smith

Reader’s Voice: Special book requires scrutiny

On March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 By admin

Monday, Feb. 28Dear editor; It seems that everyone who is anyone is peddling a book these days, including some of the more regular contributors to this publication. When I happened upon several dusty unbound copies of my PhD thesis during a recent pandemic-induced decluttering effort, the thought occurred to me...

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OpinionKen Mozingo Opinion Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Answer: Love thy neighbor….

On February 15, 2022February 14, 2022 By admin

February 8, 2022Dear editor; It is an irony that former president Donald Trump finds himself facing a couple of district attorneys who are African American and that he is calling them “racists” just because of the color of their skin. He has said, “They are coming after you.” It is...

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Government OpinionReaders Voice State representative Mark Batinick

Reader’s Voice: Representative’s goals remain: Better State

On January 4, 2022January 3, 2022 By admin

January 3, 2022Dear editor; As we enter the new year, many of us are making resolutions. We may be resolving to exercise more often, take up a journaling practice, or choose more vegetables over sweets. This year begins my final year in the Illinois House representing the 97th District and...

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Environment OpinionKen Mozingo Opinion Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Health of planet surpasses coal

On December 28, 2021December 27, 2021 By admin

December 23, 2021Dear editor; For almost two months we have been hearing that the Democrats in the Senate have been trying to reach agreement on the Build Back Better bill. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia was supposedly holding out because it was too big in spending and increasing the...

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OpinionJust Food Initiative of the Fox Valley Letter to the Editor M Grace Grzanek Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley gives thanks to donors

On December 28, 2021December 27, 2021 By admin

December 22. 2021Dear editor; The Just Food Initiative (JFI) of the Fox Valley offers thanks to those here in the Fox Valley and beyond who donated to its first Giving Tuesday campaign. A special thank you goes to the Dunham Foundation, which awarded Just Food with a Giving Tuesday Incentive...

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Commentary Opinion VeteransJudy Siedlecki Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Christmas Cards for Vets: Thanks

On December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 By admin

December 6, 2021Dear editor; Christmas Cards for Vets is still going after 10 years, thanks to many helpers. Diane Beukelman and Beth Peshia from Oswego Senior Center were on hand at Christmas Walk Saturday this year for the final signing of the cards that have been made into ornaments. There...

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Charity Community OpinionLetter to the Editor Pam Schindel Readers Voice Zonta Club of Aurora

Reader’s Voice: Zonta Club campaign: No violence

On December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 By admin

December 3, 2021Dear editor; The Zonta Club of Aurora asks you to join us and say, “No To Violence Against Women” during our annual campaign, November 25 through December 10. The Zonta Club of Aurora undertakes many service projects in keeping with Zonta International’s mission of advancing the status of...

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Reader’s Voice: Thanks for Christmas sale support

On November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 By admin

November 28, 2021Dear editor; The United Methodist Church of Plano wishes to thank everyone for supporting their Christmas sale November 20. The Christmas Sale consisted of Christmas decorations, greenery, snowmen, wreaths, Santas, dishes, ornaments. Donations from the Christmas sale went into the “Save the Windows” Fund which is to restore...

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Government OpinionDr. Monica Silva Kane County Board Letter to the Editor Mavis Bates Michelle Gumz Monica Molina Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Four Ms campaign fundraiser Nov. 22

On November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 By admin

November 16, 2021Dear editor; We are “Aurora’s Four Ms”, Myrna Molina, Mavis Bates, Monica Silva, and Michelle Gumz, and we are excited to announce that we all will be running again in 2022 to retain our seats on the Kane County Board. We are grateful for the support that Aurora...

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Health OpinionCOVID-19 David E. Smith Opinion Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Civil liberties, not the mandates

On October 19, 2021October 18, 2021 By admin

October 13, 2021Dear editor; Truth is vitally important to Christians such as I am (Proverbs 23:23; John 14:6), and I am adamantly convinced that our political leaders are exaggerating where we are (and have been) with this COVID-19 pandemic. It may be cynical of me to say, but many of...

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Environment OpinionKen Mozingo Letter to the Editor Opinion Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: We turn bad news to excitement

On October 12, 2021October 9, 2021 By admin

October 6, 2021Dear editor; Two recent national news headlines give us a depressing reminder of our addiction to fossil fuels, and climate change: • “Major oil spill off California coast threatens wetlands and wildlife.” • “Toxic foam dumped into southern Illinois coal mine in attempt to extinguish fire, but toxins...

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Commentary OpinionAbortion Joan Solms Letter to the Editor Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Work continues in right to life

On September 21, 2021September 20, 2021 By admin

September 7, 2021Dear editor; I am willing to match my life history against Hamza Shaban and Susan Estrich’s columns appearing in the Washington Post. The battle for abortion and Abortion and the importance of one vote were in the headlines. I would offer to meet with those paid cheaps who...

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Environment EventsBliss Woods Clean Up Day Events Mary Ochsenschlager Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Habitat restoration at Bliss Woods

On September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 By admin

September 14, 2021Dear editor; A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 25. Honeysuckle and other invasive woody plants will be targeted for removal in addition to seed collecting and dispersal. Tools will be provided, but feel free...

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Health OpinionCOVID-19 COVID-19 vaccine Letter to the Editor Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Claim: Common sense, no vaccine

On September 7, 2021September 4, 2021 By admin

September 3, 2021Dear editor; Common sense is my basis for not getting the COVID-19 bio-weapon, which is not a vaccine, or, for not wearing a mask. We were made to breath in oxygen, not carbon dioxide. Vaers.hhs.gov has the data as of August 6 and it is what we should...

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Environment Government OpinionCarbon tax Ken Mozingo Letter to the Editor Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Innovative carbon tax best solution

On August 31, 2021August 30, 2021 By admin

August 29, 2021Dear editor; Our national (and global) climate crisis is becoming more visible now. Some Republican leaders in Congress are shifting their posture amid deadly heat waves, devastating drought and ferocious wildfires that have bludgeoned their districts. Even senator Rick Scott (R) of Florida said he wants to address...

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HealthKane County Health Department Readers Voice Susan Stack

Reader’s Voice: Decrease COVID, Medical plea

On August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 By admin

August 20, 2021Dear editor; An open letter to the Community: The physicians of the Kane County Medical Society call on each and every citizen in Kane County to do all things possible to decrease the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Along with the Kane County Health Department, we urge...

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OpinionJoan Solms Letter to the Editor Marjorie Logman Readers Voice Vince Smith

Reader’s Voice: Reflection, rebuttal, of previous letters

On August 17, 2021August 16, 2021 By admin

August 15, 2021Dear editor; After reading the challenge to a previous week’s contributor by Joan Solms in the August 12 issue of The Voice (thevoice.us/readers-voice-a-challenge-to-writer-to-meet), I was prompted to retrieve my copy of the August 5 issue in an effort to identify and understand what sort of reprehensible contribution I...

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HealthCOVID-19 Judy Siedlecki Masks Readers Voice School

Reader’s Voice: Applause for students’ wearing masks

On August 17, 2021August 16, 2021 By admin

August 13, 2021Dear editor; Thank you Shaw Media’s Shea Lazansky for focusing on the pro-mask attitudes of our high school students during the School District 308 Board meeting August 9 (Ledger, August 12). These students stressed the importance of wearing masks to protect themselves, their friends and family, while many...

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Health OpinionBig Rock COVID-19 vaccine Letter to the Editor Readers Voice Vince Smith

Reader’s Voice: Science: Vaccines best weapons

On August 10, 2021August 9, 2021 By admin

August 6, 2021Dear editor; Although now retired from a successful career in scientific research, I remain a scientist. I believe in science and all those who have contributed their scientific expertise in an effort to address and eliminate this COVID-19 pandemic which is upon us. Based upon the conclusions and...

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