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Let Cheney come to Illinois

In response to Don Lass' opinion piece printed on Aug. 27: Yes, I do hate Trump. According to your letter, I am entitled to my opinion for why I hate him.

His black heart is filled with hatred for anyone who contradicts him or challenges him in any way, shape or form. Why his sycophantic supporters adore him is completely beyond me.

On the other hand, I do like your idea of Liz Cheney moving to Illinois, although I cannot see her switching parties to become a Democrat, as she is solidly a Republican. What she did that was so offensive to her constituents in Wyoming, was to stand up for truth and to expose the events of Jan, 6 for what they were - an attempt by Trump and cohorts to steal the election from Biden. She did so, knowingly jeopardizing her career, but also confident in the knowledge that her head and heart were in the right place.

What she did was beyond admirable, and so, although I am a Democrat, I would welcome her presence in this state. I might even vote for her, knowing that her values are in complete contrast with the loathsome Trump's "values."

Randi Perlman

Elgin

Bailey just telling it like it is

So the editorial board is all worked up over Darren Bailey's comments regarding Chicago. Why not just give Pritzker and the super majority in the General Assembly your endorsement now instead of waiting until October?

After all, businesses leaving the state, the population stagnant at best, high taxes and poor services, no improvement in the pension mess and massive urban crime along with a bill that takes effect in January to protect criminals and harm the public is nothing compared to bad mouthing a dying city and the brilliant politicians that have brought it to where it is.

And after he and all those giants of character and intellect in the legislature who got us into this mess win again and four years later, nothing improves and we have more crime, more companies and people fleeing and the pension mess unsolved you can look the other way and take no responsibility. What is that definition of insanity?

I know, Bailey is an "extremist" because he is against butchering unborn children up to the point of birth which this "enlightened" state allows. I guess it depends what the definition of an extremist is and who gets to define it.

John Vercillo

Elk Grove

Happy ending to lost documents

I lost my identification and credit cards at an outdoor concert recently and didn't realize it until I got home and checked my answering machine. The man's message said he had found them in the grass and told me not to worry, they were safe. I was shaken by what I had lost, and at the same time felt comforted in his words that I didn't have to worry he would get them to me. I called back the number he gave me and he asked if I would want the cards delivered to my home that same night, and I said yes.

I didn't want to wake my husband and have him worry him about what occurred.

When Ken arrived and handed me the packet with all my identification, I couldn't thank him enough. He said it was his brother Rich that found it. When I offered to give him something, he wouldn't take it. He said it was the right thing to do to return it.

I am a senior citizen and have always said a prayer to St. Anthony when I misplace or forget things. This time I didn't even know something so important was lost until I got that call.

God bless Rich and Ken, two very kind, honest and wonderful brothers for saving me from the nightmares and worries had my information fallen into the wrong hands.

In these times it's a good feeling to be reminded most people would do the right thing.

Thanks again, Rich and Ken

Deirdre Christopher

Des Plaines

Mental Health Boards make a difference

The ability to plan for the future is what distinguishes human beings from the rest of the animal world. That is why I am in favor of establishing a Community Mental Health Board.

A Community Mental Health Board is a little thing, as is a safety pin, that can make a big difference. The highlights are prevention and planning as well as flexibility, local control, coordination, and community involvement.

On Monday, August 8, I and other advocates filed the petition signatures gathered over the past several months at the Lisle Township Office. More than three dozen volunteers collected over 1,600 signatures to put a mental health referendum on the ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 8, General Election.

If approved by voters, the referendum will create a Community Mental Health Board, also known as a 708 Board. The board would be appointed by the township supervisor, and would be authorized, with the approval of the township board, to levy a small tax that would provide expanded services for mental health, substance use disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities for residents of the Township.

A Community Mental Health Board helps fill in gaps in services and reduces long wait lists. If created, the board would not duplicate existing services. Instead, funds would be distributed to existing community agencies to fill community needs.

Now it is Lisle Township voters' turn to make it happen. Vote "yes" on the Nov. 8 ballot. Please mark your calendars and watch for early voting and vote by mail opportunities.

Donna Prepejchal

Woodridge

Service officers were a source of pride

I want to commend two community service officers, CSO, Aquino and CSO Mendoza.

I was driving home on Northwest Highway near Central when I got a flat tire. I pulled over and called my tow service and waited, and waited and waited. The two officers arrived and parked behind me with their lights on to alert other cars. After waiting and realizing my tow company wasn't coming, they proceeded to change my tire.

I loved Mount Prospect for the 40 years we lived there and always believed in the village motto, "Where friendliness is a way of life." This incident just reinforced my pride in our former home. Kudos to the Mount Prospect police. This 80-year-old lady really appreciates their kindness.

Jill Bergner

Arlington Heights

Oppose referendum on amendment

I recently read an article in the Daily Herald by Matt Paprocki entitled "Proposed amendment hides an Unlimited property tax hike." The article notes "An Illinois Policy Institute model based on how property taxes have risen during the past decade shows that the typical Illinois family will see a total property tax hike of at least $2,149 during the next four years, even without Amendment 1."

The article also notes:

"But come Election Day, a proposed constitutional amendment will ask voters to make never-ending property tax increases a reality in Illinois." "Illinoisans pay the second highest effective property tax rate and the highest residential tax burden in the nation."

This action is identified as "Amendment 1" and is to be on this November's ballot for a yes-or-no vote. I will be voting NO and hope my fellow voters do the same. There is no need for increasing the property tax rates of Illinoisans. It is time our legislators find a way to lower our property tax rates and I will vote against any legislature who endorses "Amendment 1."

Robert A. Getz

Edgewater