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
November 21, 2025Dear editor; Where does the State of Illinois and other states get the legal right to spend our tax dollars defending Illegal immigration, not talking about legal immigration? In the Beacon News dated November 19, 2025 Kane County State’s attorney, Jamie Mosser, clarified for the Kane County Board
October 22, 2025Dear editor; I hope everyone read the poem in the October 16 issue of The Voice, “Our Constitution”. About two-thirds of the way down, it reads: “You are the master of your fate—it’s in the book. “And you can start with this—for here you have a voice; “Plus
October 10, 2025Dear editor; The residents of the Village of North Aurora, and Kane County have recently lost a real gentleman and a genuine leader: Dale Berman. Berman passed away October 2 at the age of 91. Every time I would speak with Dale, our conversations and his sage advice
October 6, 2025Dear editor; It is truly sad that Congress and our presidents are more concerned about passing a budget without reducing our national debt. Each American’s share of our $37 trillion debt is over $110,000. We owe $2.6 billion each day in interest alone and much of the debt
October 5, 2025Dear editor; Pete Hegseth was confirmed Secretary of Defense on strict partisan grounds and immediately proclaimed the least qualified Defense Secretary in American history. Jonathan Chait, writer for The Atlantic, wrote after Donald Trump’s nomination of Hegseth, that it was “the most disturbing act of Trump’s presidential transition”.
September 28, 2025Dear editor; Artificial Intelligence (AI) has accelerated at a lightning pace from a niche technology to a force driving modern life. No longer science fiction; it now shapes classrooms, hospitals, companies, and homes. The question remains: Does its implementation yield more opportunities or more peril? The data suggests
