Algonquin Opinion
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Fooling ourselves on economic planJun 15, 2009 11:00 pm - The United States government is expanding at an alarming rate, far beyond the capability of the taxpayers to pay for it. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office sees...
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Give Cohen credit for being openJun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - I came across a rather interesting article recently in "The Washington Post." It was written by Richard Cohen, somebody I don't usually agree with politically. In this c...
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Beware scams on one-time gov. checksMay 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will be happy to know that issuance of the special one-time $250 American Recovery and Re...
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Composting makes big differenceMay 15, 2009 11:00 pm - It is about time everybody takes a stand and starts composting to help put an end to our landfills from closing down and polluting our environment with unnecessary garba...
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Dundee-Crown needs better fields, parkingMay 14, 2009 11:00 pm - As many of you are aware, Dundee-Crown High School has received tremendous notoriety due to recent athletic achievements. The varsity boy's basketball team finished four...
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Established parties won't get reform doneMay 13, 2009 11:00 pm - The time is now to call for a change that Illinois needs. However, it will not be through the current legislators, as the Daily Herald would like to see, as stated in it...
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Letter to president of Notre DameMay 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Dear Rev. John I. Jenkins, I have been a Catholic my whole life (70 years) and very proud of my faith. I am proud of the academic achievements of Notre Dame and love spo...
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Movies: a great escape if you can afford itMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Everybody knows that our economy is really bad right now, and yet movie ticket sales are still holding steady, or rising. In fact, Fandango sold 15 percent more tickets ...
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BCS bill is baloneyMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Congress is unbelievable! With all of the issues happening in this country such as unemployment, bankruptcy, foreclosures, health issues, etc., a congressman, Rep. Joe B...
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Be careful stewards of public's trustMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - One newly elected mayor fired the help. One new trustee almost swore in frustration. Other newly elected leaders took the helm far more quietly this week with pledges t...