Opinion Stories from December 9, 2013 (Change date)
-
Autism Speaks is recruiting advocatesDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - During my first visit ever to Capitol Hill recently, I talked with members of U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk and Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s offices, about helping children and adults w...
-
Health care changes hurt the elderlyDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - I agree with Donald Berger’s letter of Nov. 22 about the fraud going on in Medicare/ Medicaid programs. The solution, cut Social Security and cost of living calculations...
-
City needs to get replacement trees plantedDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - Des Plaines needs to be more aggressive in replacing our lost tree canopy. We can’t wait for residents to request or pay for trees — because many won’t make the effort. ...
-
Workers deserve to earn a living wageDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - There is a lot of debate these days concerning the minimum wage. Some say we should raise it; others say that would eliminate jobs and drive up prices. A more meaningful...
-
Oh, for the days when Christmas followed ThanksgivingDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - Many years ago (perhaps 30) I was shopping in the now-defunct Karrol's Menswear (tall sizes) at Golf Mill Shopping Center. I had purchased a shirt for my husband and ask...
-
Correct numbers, facts crucial to pension debateDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - Much has been written and commented on during the past several months concerning state pensions and the proposed changes. Regrettably there are simply too many incorrect...
-
Caregivers feel a range of emotionsDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - Editor’s note: November was National Caregiver Month. When my wife died, those around me seemed sadder than me. I knew why, but I worried that I appeared to be ... almos...
-
Pension fix is a huge step forwardDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - Let’s hope the pension fix survives its challenges. It’s not a bad deal — in exchange for slightly lowered annual increases, teachers will contribute less to their own p...
-
CN should help pay for over- or underpass at Route 14Dec 09, 2013 4:00 am - I am wondering how residents of Barrington and surrounding areas think about the project on Hwy. 14 for the railway. Are you as disturbed and worried about it as I am? T...
Showing 11-19 of 19
previous