Bloomingdale Opinion
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Editorial: Putting the focus on play in kindergartenApr 10, 2013 10:30 am - You’ve probably seen it on TV or in movies: the New York stereotype that has parents competing at any cost to get their 5-year-olds into the most prestigious kindergarte...
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On gay marriage and immigrationApr 10, 2013 4:40 am - On gay marriage and immigration The political cartoon featured in the April 2 Daily Herald spoke volumes. It characterized the Republicans doing an about face regar...
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Same-sex marriage too hot for clergy?Apr 10, 2013 4:40 am - Same-sex marriage too hot for clergy? The current confusion over same sex marriage continues in our society because the church has decided the issue is too hot to h...
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Endorsements summary for races in DuPage CountyApr 08, 2013 10:01 am - Here is a summary of Daily Herald endorsements in DuPage County municipal and school board races and local referendums. Municipal races Aurora City Council: Edward ...
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The SoapboxApr 06, 2013 5:00 am - Saplings in demand: The suburbs’ battle against the dreaded emerald ash borer continues to be an uphill one. As many infected ash trees are being removed, we’ve learn th...
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Let’s retire township GOP on election dayApr 05, 2013 5:00 am - On Election Day, I won’t have any tolerance for Illinois politics as usual. That’s why I plan to vote out the Schaumburg Township Republican team. The Schaumburg Townshi...
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Only two Dist. 211 candidates care about taxpayerApr 05, 2013 5:00 am - I read, with interest, the comments by the candidates for District 211 school board. Like Roman Golash, I do not have the kind of pension 42 percent of the district reti...
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Find plan that works for all, Dist. 200Apr 05, 2013 4:40 am - Find plan that works for all, Dist. 200 I believe that Jefferson Preschool in Wheaton needs, at the least, a serious rehab, and possibly a rebuild. But I know for s...
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Candidates not tough enough on taxesApr 05, 2013 4:40 am - Candidates not tough enough on taxes I’m writing this letter to the editor in hopes that I can reach and encourage as many Carol Stream voters to vote for neither M...
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Carol Stream library fiscally responsibleApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - I served the residents of Carol Stream as library board trustee from 2007 through 2012. I always approached my role on the board as an advocate for the citizens of Carol...