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Mount Prospect will ask voters in the February primary - when no local races will be decided - if they want to go back to a non-primary system. They'll also ask if the village should raise the threshold for getting on the ballot.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:25 AM
A week ago, the Legislature sent Gov. Pat Quinn a campaign-finance reform bill that has many important improvements and one major flaw.
Full Story published 11/6/2009 12:03 AM
Many suburban leaders already have an uneasy time with red-light cameras.
Full Story published 11/5/2009 12:02 AM
Politics should not enter into military decisions, but that appears to be the case with President Obama's reluctance to accept his hand-picked general's request for an additional 40,000 troops to be sent to Afghanistan.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
When District 304's school board announced its meetings would be broadcast on Channel 10 and the Internet, they led Geneva to think the idea was theirs.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
Is the media hype on H1N1 over emphasized? In my opinion, yes. According to the statistics, 36,000 people die a year caused by the regular seasonal influenza, when 4,100 have died so far due to the swine flu.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
Deficits are not good themselves. But they are necessary in government and business to achieve "profits."
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
I sit here EVERY DAY watching the news, reading the papers, and it makes me wonder. Am I wrong in thinking that the presidential campaign is over?
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
There is nothing in the "news" paper that approaches the hideous direction that Obama and his merry band of socialist schemers are driving my, and our country, in a short, very short, period of time.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
I'm truly amused by the petulance of Fox in response to the Obama administration's position it does not view Fox as a news organization.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
Understandably, many investors are elated to see the stock market rally and increase the value of their investments. But if we take a look at the underlying indicators, those indicative of a robust and growing economy, the optimism is not supported by the reality of our financial foundations.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
There is talk of another Stimulus Package. Here we go again, borrowing from China and adding to the national debt. This is a country living on credit as a way of life, both individually and nationally. Who will benefit? When will we learn?
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
This is in response to Chuck Goudie's article on teenage texting. Goudie says, "Once upon a time it was easy to eavesdrop on your teenagers and check their pockets or backpacks for incriminating notes."
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
It was telling, but not surprising, to read Burt Constable's column, "Meet the new boss," regarding the new owners of our beloved Cubbies.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
That the Daily Herald would devote so much ink to what Limbaugh opines, says as much about the Daily Herald as it does about Limbaugh.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
I just received my second installment property tax bill and it was up almost 10 percent over last year. The surprise was that the increase in the Cook County taxes portion was up only 2 percent while my school tax portion for Harper, Dist. 54 and Dist. 211 was up over 10 percent.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
Two Delta/Northwest pilots were distracted and flew past their designated airport at about 500 miles per hour, and in ten to fifteen minutes overshot the runway by about 150 miles (no one got hurt and no accident occurred). So the FAA has revoked their license to fly.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
As a senior citizen, I have a few thoughts on recent news items.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
Opposed to the Wars? In a recent note in this column, a reader was asking, "Where are the anti-war signs now?" Let me kindly reply.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
In August our government announced the policy regarding H1N1 vaccinations. This new policy which is now in effect does not provide shots for those in the 64 and older age group because the government says they are less likely to contract the disease.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
President Obama just signed a $680 billion defense bill into law. The claim is that the bill will save us money on the wars.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
First off, thanks to Belvidere High School for hosting the Cross Country 2A Sectionals on Oct. 31.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM
Great letter, Paul Sjordal (Fence Post, Nov. 23). Thank you for pointing out that with meaningful campaign finance reform, it wouldn't matter which party controlled the state government at any given time.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:25 AM
There is a basic flaw in comparing Chicago and suburban school scores. The Chicago high schools are presently segregated based on innate test scoring ability. Magnet high schools such as Walter Payton and Northside Prep admit only naturally-high-scoring students.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:25 AM
The Friends of the Glen Ellyn Library would like to express its support for the library's proposed bond issuance and tax levy increase in order to finance much-needed building repairs and establish a fund for ongoing maintenance.
Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:25 AM
11/6/2009
- » Government pensions unfair on rest of us
- » GOP not for reform; rather stronger GOP
- » H1N1 debacle shows feds can't run health care
- » Aurora, beware of budget promises
- » Reveal ties when talking up president
- » Be wary of pols who said no to reform
- » We need more estrogen in politics
- » Better off with 'masculine' leaders?
- » Where's outrage on Walmart non-vote?
11/5/2009
- » Renz fundraiser a community effort
- » Golf winnings could feed many
- » More thoughts on health insurance
- » Will District 200 taxpayers respond?
- » Guilty of wanting healthy trails
- » Let Afghanistan figure it out
- » Call for pols to give up 'elite' plan
- » More to H1N1 crisis than we read
- » Confidence in Obama's judgment
- » Pay former leaders for current jobs
- » Red-light cameras make streets safer
- » It's time to get back to reasoned thinking
- » Loaded question only furthers divide
- » Older workers need jobs now
- » Bills favor drug, insurance companies
- » Skiler's plight shows need for health care fix
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