Opinion Stories from August 14, 2014 (Change date)
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Runner wants help at dangerous cornerAug 14, 2014 1:05 am - My daily run takes me across the intersection at Buffalo Grove and Half Day roads. Without fail, drivers traveling southbound in the right-turn lane, turning west onto H...
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The secret story we can't stop talking aboutAug 14, 2014 1:05 am - My original theme for this column was going to be "The story we won't tell about Robin Williams' death." But as I reflect, I realize the more accurate theme may be, "The...
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Aug 14, 2014 1:05 am - As a resident of Palatine (24+ years), I would like to know why the Palatine Library is spending $15,192 ($1,899 plus tax x 8) for those ridiculous faucets in the remode...
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They're happy in the village of good neighborsAug 14, 2014 1:05 am - In December 2012, my husband and I found ourselves moving from the Delaware shore to an Arlington Heights condo. Serious illness brought us to be near family. The area c...
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Township: Repeal prevailing wage lawAug 14, 2014 1:05 am - Last month the Palatine Township Board approved the Prevailing Wage Act for Palatine Township - not because it was the right thing to do, but because Illinois forces all...
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Dispute over tax bill has him steamingAug 14, 2014 1:05 am - Dear Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, I received my property tax bill in the mail and paid it within a couple of days. I received a letter from you dated July 15 that...
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Why were beautiful old trees cut down?Aug 14, 2014 1:05 am - The two lots at 4500 Fairfax Avenue in Rolling Meadows were heavily wooded with beautiful old oak trees, willow trees and walnut trees. The property has changed hands se...
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Football safety a St. Raphael top priorityAug 14, 2014 12:05 am - I am the vice president of football at St. Raphael's School in Naperville. On behalf of the 1,300 kids who play in our program (one of the largest youth football program...
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Hultgren afraid of town meetings?Aug 14, 2014 12:05 am - Why is U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren afraid to hold public town hall meetings in District 14 during this August recess? I contacted both his Geneva and Washington offices to ...
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