July 12, 2026Dear editor; Iran has shown it could destabilize the industrial world’s economy at will by closing the Strait of Hormuz, despite the bluster of president Donald Trump and secretary of war Pete Hegseth. Regardless of the lives lost and the billions of dollars spent, Iran’s leaders feel they
July 6, 2026Dear editor; The 2026 Aurora Greenfest was a huge success. I hope you were among the more than 1,000 people who came to learn more about sustainability and how to care for the environment. For the first time, the Greenfest was held at the site of the former
June 17, 2026Dear editor; As I sit here typing my next letter to this publication, the voice of Donald Trump continues to play in the background. I wish to thank C-SPAN for its uninterrupted coverage of Trump’s news conference at the end of the meeting of the G7 country leaders.
June 10, 2026Dear editor; As someone who works in healthcare and advocates for small businesses in Aurora, I think a lot about what it takes for families, workers, and local business owners to feel safe in their own community. Aurora is Illinois’ second-largest city. We are also a city that
June 2, 2026Dear editor; Your “President paying loyalists; distractions” in the The Voice May 22 was a disgrace to this paper. This letter to the editor was filled with factual inaccuracies; clearly a fabrication by someone suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). I expect more of your paper, than to
May 31, 2026Dear editor; I work closely with business owners and leaders in Black and Brown communities across Illinois. If the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act takes effect on July 1, it won’t hurt only small businesses. It will affect whole communities. This law would change how credit card payments work
April 18, 2026Dear editor; The federal support for public libraries is essential in maintaining an informed public in a democracy, and supportive of our Fourth Estate, the press. In fact, we need to increase money for libraries to keep up with current events and rising costs. May God bless all
March 29, 2026Dear editor; I recently heard Donald Trump announced he is having his signature put on paper currency. There also will be a new minted gold coin bearing his head shot. Of course, headshots or portraits of living presidents are not allowed in current legal code. One has to
March 31, 2026Dear editor; In his March 26 letter entitled “Trump Derangement and its Syndrome”, Mr. Hoehne stated a case opposing president Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran. Part of his justification opposing bombing was “There was no imminent danger, no national emergency,…”. This is nonsense! All it does is show
April 6, 2026Dear editor; As we cannot tolerate another rogue nation like North Korea, I agree with president Donald Trump that Iran’s nuclear arsenal needs to be destroyed. When doing so, however, he needs to review the lessons learned from other leaders who caused needless carnage and loss of lives
March 23, 2026Dear editor; Over the past couple weeks, our current commander-in-chief, Donald Trump, has provided multiple demonstrations of his unworthiness to hold that title. And furthermore, regardless of one’s political views, Trump’s words and behavior in those instances lend credence to the view that he is a pathetically deranged
March 22, 2026Dear editor; At this writing the U.S. is still at war with Iran, the legality, legitimacy, rationale, and strategic objectives of which are questionable and had never been discussed with the American people prior to its beginning. Though spectacular tactical results have been achieved by American and Israeli
March 3, 2026Dear editor; I would remind my fellow Americans of the devastating hurt caused by the terrorists who attacked us September 11, 2001. One can only imagine about the thousands of American lives we could have saved if we destroyed the terrorist encampments when they were first discovered in
February 3, 2026Dear editor; As far back as Apostle Matthew’s account of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, it’s been said that “It rains on the just and the unjust.” I’m probably the last person who ought to quote Scripture, but I believe that this verse means that God’s blessings (sun)
February 5, 2026Dear editor; Every year, we hear reminders to “shop local” during the holidays…reminders that fade as we settle into the New Year. For Black-owned businesses in Aurora, it’s year-round support and patronage we need most. Black entrepreneurs continue to face barriers that others do not. A recent study
February 7, 2026Dear editor; Trump Derangement Symptom (TDS) is in full display for all to see. The far left has finally gone off the rails when it comes to Donald Trump. The far left has fought Trump for more than nine years through lawsuits and courts at every front trying
January 27, 2026Dear editor; Have we had enough hostility and chaos from all sides? It was Abraham Lincoln who counselled, “We’re just about as happy as we decide to be.” What’s true with people is also true with nations. Our political and media leaders at all levels should be cautioned
December 25, 2025Dear editor; I hope that you are all relaxing and enjoying the holidays. As the year comes to an end, Team Kifowit and I are taking the time to reflect on all the places we have visited. I have gone across Illinois and met wonderful people along the
December 2, 2025Dear editor; With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us, I am certain I speak for Americans everywhere who, like me, are gratified by the current beautification and renovation of the White House. With millions of people facing sky-rocketing costs for necessities at the end of this month, troubling issues
November 30, 2025Dear editor; On behalf of the entire Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry family, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the many businesses and individuals who helped make this Thanksgiving season a success. These past few months have been especially challenging for our community. Families have struggled
