Opinion Stories from August 23, 2012 (Change date)
-
Property tax system unfair to retireesAug 23, 2012 2:00 pm - I am a retiree who has received a significant increase in my property tax bill in the past three years. One of the main reasons for the increase in my current tax bill i...
-
Criticism of Exxon taxes uninformedAug 23, 2012 1:59 pm - This letter is in response to the Aug. 9 letter from Mr. Philip Graf regarding the corporate income taxes of Exxon Mobil. Apparently, Mr. Graf gets all of his “facts” fr...
-
Some thoughts after visiting IrelandAug 23, 2012 1:59 pm - After spending six weeks in Ireland in the city of Galway on business, yes, I’m glad to be home here in the states. I can tell you this, the Irish still hold us American...
-
Obama has no regard for militaryAug 23, 2012 1:59 pm - This is in response to the July 18 letter by Cathy McQuillan saying that my statements were inaccurate and that I am un-American. I am not un-American. I believe that I ...
-
Take unsightly weeds out of sightAug 23, 2012 1:59 pm - Our welcome to just about any city or town in the Chicago suburbs (not all, mind you) is the disgraceful weed growth on the median strips and curbing. Who or what agency...
-
Not all can afford to serve on a juryAug 23, 2012 2:00 pm - I agree with Travis Akin (Fence Post, Aug. 6) that jury duty and voting are serious responsibilities. But there is a huge economic problem that stands in the way. Employ...
-
Don’t be swayed by movie gun battlesAug 23, 2012 2:00 pm - Let’s assume that the town council in Aurora, Colo., passed laws that enforce the rule that all citizens of the town buy and openly carry or holster guns as many communi...
-
Openness in an hour of pain is a gift to rest of usAug 23, 2012 6:26 am - This column is my expression of thanks to all those people who, in the midst of the deepest suffering, take some time out to describe the source of their grief with a lo...
-
Editorial: Even small projects merit breaks, if ...Aug 23, 2012 6:22 am - The village of Fox Lake recently approved $150,000 in tax incentives for a Thornton’s gas station. Buffalo Grove is looking at tax incentives for a Fresh Farms grocery m...
-
Our policies should support familiesAug 23, 2012 5:00 am - In a recent speech our president credited government assistance for the success of individuals. Was he referring to his personal experience? The government should not cl...
Showing 1-10 of 16
next