Algonquin Opinion
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Look at how can we help urban poorOct 06, 2010 11:00 pm - After a decade of downturn, and for the past three years the worst recession since the Great Depression, the news about skyrocketing suburban poverty this week shouldn't...
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Steer clear of counterfeit goodsOct 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Precious few among us can afford to buy a Gucci bag. Or a Rolex watch. But many of us still wear and carry them well, a convincing facsimile either knowing they're fak...
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Elect Kirk, stop higher taxesOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - The country's deficit is ballooning out of control, and some politicians in Washington have a plan to fix it without raising income taxes: a value-added tax (VAT) that D...
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Writer makes good points, save oneOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm writing in regard to Richard Kamp's letter Sept. 22 regarding backyard chickens. While I do appreciate his point that people should think long and hard about taking ...
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Not a supporter of FarnhamOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - It has been brought to my attention there is a photo to be published and/or circulated showing me at the Veterans Memorial Park in Elgin. I was a member of the Veterans ...
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Illegal immigrants wasting court time?Oct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - While being an observer in the courtroom at the Elgin judicial center I was genuinely surprised and dismayed to see all the defendants that have to have a Spanish interp...
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Graham has experience for benchOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - I support Gordon E. Graham for Circuit Court Judge in McHenry County. Judge Graham's opponent's only experience is with intellectual property law cases in courtrooms far...
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Gaulrapp represents solutions, not angerOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Political rhetoric flying across the airwaves is bizarre and disconcerting. Yet, complicated issues need attention. We need to find ways past lies and scary language. Co...
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Three incumbents we should keepOct 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Currently, in light of our nation's and state's financial situation and unemployment rate, many voters might consider voting out all of the incumbents. While there are p...
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Challenger is smart vote in House 55Oct 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Greg Brownfield is the challenger for the Illinois House seat in the Bartlett and Carol Stream area. I am writing to let voters know in the 55th District that they have ...