Editorials
State Sen. John Millner, a Carol Stream Republican, introduced legislation Tuesday he said would address problems identified with photo enforcement of red-light laws.
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
When it comes to paying bills, the state plays by different rules than the rest of us do. If the Illinois comptroller's office doesn't have the cash, it doesn't pay, and there are relatively few repercussions.
Full Story published 2/9/2010 12:01 AM
It's not easy to accept this truth: Heroin has become part of everyday news in the suburbs.
Full Story published 2/8/2010 12:04 AM
I just finished watching (again) the movie "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." If only more of our elected officials emulated James Stewart's character (Mr. Smith) instead of the corrupt Claude Raines (Mr. Payne) character.
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
I would like to express just a small portion of the overwhelming gratitude I am feeling today following my election as the Democratic nominee for circuit court judge in Kane County.
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
We are incredibly close to passing real health reform. I stand with President Obama in calling on Congress to finish the job. Cost of inaction is grave and troubling.
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
A serious injustice has been levied against fisherman and all waterborne enthusiasts in the plight of the Vermilion River in LaSalle County, an issue that has the potential for grave ramifications across the state.
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
In his guest view column on Sunday, Feb. 7 Columbia College Chicago Professor Howard Schlossberg expressed his opinion that CBS had applied a double standard by airing, during the Super Bowl, the commercial about Mrs. Tebow's choice to give life to, rather than to abort, her son Tim, but refusing to air a commercial depicting two homosexual men caught up in romantic "animal magnetism."
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
Shame on you! Yes, I am talking to all those citizens who did not go to the polls to vote.
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
It is hard to believe how the Democrats and the president enjoy taking advantage of the common folk. If you do not belong to a union or work for the government, you are discriminated against.
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
My wife's folks are in their late seventies and have had numerous health problems in the last two years that have resulted in lengthy hospital stays and even longer periods of time in rehab.
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
As the latest political controversy saga plays out following the withdrawal of Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Scott Lee Cohen, it is ever more apparent how Illinois voters have less and less say in who represents them.
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
The recent election made me a bit inquisitive. It is just me, or are other citizens asking the same questions?
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
I was just reading a bit about the Toyota accelerator pedal recall and noted the following from a Reuters article on MSN.com, "Up to 19 U.S. crash deaths over the past decade may be linked to accelerator-related problems at Toyota, congressional officials have said."
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
Regarding DuPage Editor Jim Davis' Feb. 5 comments, is it "bragging" to complain that someone was "ideologically labeled" a conservative? If this is a complaint, it seems the "label" is being interpreted as pejorative.
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
As an adult at 50 years old, I am amazed how spending now has become seemingly patriotic in America. I am old enough to remember the phrase "a penny saved is a penny earned."
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
We know that you all want your jobs back, but we the people need jobs and a balanced budget. Please try to make cuts for your pet projects. Help the president give tax incentives to companies that hire more help.
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
Am I the only one? Hasn't anyone else noticed that our senators are dressed no different from Donald Trump, including the tan? I know a $2,500 custom suit when I see one.
Full Story published 2/10/2010 12:01 AM
2/9/2010
- » Time to address cat overpopulation
- » Let's get back to work, America
- » No guts, no glory no health reform
- » Democrats must stand up for us now
- » Put budget blame on Congress, not Bush
- » Money doesn't control elections
- » 'Countdown' lights could help motorists
- » Shame on you, for health care views
- » We'll prosper when basic needs are met
- » Obama should quit bipartisan attempt
- » Joyce Kilmer would agree with tree war
- » Health care woes are a crisis of culture
2/8/2010
- » Take care of property owners near Salt Creek too
- » Four reasons Wheeling rejected 911 tax
- » Wheeling: Bring back Fourth fireworks and parade
- » Scouting's benefit to our youth is timeless
- » Tries to help, gets pickpocketed for her trouble
- » If there is negligence, insurers must pay
- » Case sheds light on domestic violence
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