Batavia Opinion
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Too soon to panic on new health care lawMay 20, 2017 1:00 am - Why are the Democrats, social agencies and the media running around like Chicken Little screaming "the sky is falling" when mentioning the House proposed health care ref...
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Treading a tightrope at Hultgren forumMay 12, 2017 12:01 am - Imagine throwing a party for more than 700 people, at a house that wasn't yours for people you didn't know. That's what it was like to host the 14th Congressional Distri...
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Spring cleanup at Batavia sanctuaryApr 30, 2017 12:01 am - On behalf of the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners, I would like to thank Jacob Barth, the Barth Family, and Boy Scout Troop 6. As part of an Eagle Scout project, Jacob organ...
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How Illinois should copy ColoradoApr 24, 2017 1:00 am - I contacted Representative Mike Fortner, Senator Jim Oberweis, and Governor Rauner asking they support HB 40. Each office's staff person quickly said their boss was aga...
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Thanks for the votes in Batavia electionApr 09, 2017 12:01 am - I would like to thank all the Batavia School District 101 voters who voted early or on Tuesday, April 4, and especially those voters who voted for me. It will be an hono...
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Why no advance communication?Apr 08, 2017 1:00 am - Congressman Hultgren, why are you afraid to meet with your constituents? Voters have been at your office in Campton Hills every week to request a town-hall meeting with ...
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Why reluctant to dig into Russia ties?Mar 25, 2017 1:00 am - I am a veteran of the United States Air Force, my father and grandfather were career military men, and I am a Gold Star Mom. On March 3, I attended Congressman Hultgren'...
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Trying to discredit Trump no matter whatMar 17, 2017 12:01 am - Dr. Jazayerli's family story is very touching and not unlike numerous other American family stories including my own. However, it is troubling that his story and his let...
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Endorsements: Bleakley, Gaspar, Lock, McGrail for Batavia Unit District 101Mar 15, 2017 1:00 am - Voters in Batavia Unit District 101 face a difficult decision on April 4: choosing among five strong school board candidates for just four open seats. With three passion...
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Candidate's voice wouldn't be fresh oneMar 13, 2017 12:00 am - As a citizen of Batavia's 1st Ward, I strongly disagree with the Daily Herald's Feb. 28 endorsement of Carl Dinwiddie for the 1st Ward Alderman in Batavia. The Herald ci...