Bloomingdale Opinion
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Absent-minded editor glad staff has his backNov 18, 2012 4:00 am - The news release came in late Wednesday afternoon, announcing that a man from Glen Ellyn had won a $1 million lottery drawing. As a veteran news editor, I knew exactly w...
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Government is not a panaceaNov 17, 2012 4:00 am - Government is not a panacea I read with disbelief Tom Teune’s Nov. 11 letter. He gleefully wrote, “The election has been won for responsible government. President O...
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Ban on fire pits is neededNov 16, 2012 4:00 am - I agree with Anita DiGangi (Fence Post, Oct. 24) that fire pits should be prohibited. 1. Years ago, burning leaves from trees was outlawed, but now it’s OK to burn the t...
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The challenges ahead for IllinoisNov 16, 2012 3:40 am - The campaigns are over. Now, it is clear. Four years ago when voters said that they demanded affordable health care, they meant it. In Illinois, when they said they dema...
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Thanks for support of volleyball teamNov 16, 2012 3:05 am - Thanks for support of volleyball team As a member of the Glenbard West girl’s volleyball team, I would just like to take a moment to thank everyone who came to our ...
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Reduced to looking for handoutsNov 15, 2012 3:40 am - Reduced to looking for handouts The moral fabric of this great country has been compromised by re-electing President Obama. You, that voted for a man that never pa...
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The spiritual side of Bulls’ Jim DurhamNov 14, 2012 3:31 am - The spiritual side of Bulls’ Jim Durham We were shocked and saddened to hear that Jim Durham had died at age 65. The former Chicago Bulls announcer and his wife Hel...
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The SoapboxNov 10, 2012 4:00 am - A decent decision: Can’t say we’re ever pleased to hear of a community embracing video gambling, but if it has to happen, a town could do worse than to dedicate all its ...
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Why would everyone work together now?Nov 09, 2012 3:25 am - Why would everyone work together now? Well it is finally over, the president has been granted a second term, and no matter which side of the fray you were on, you h...
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Election over, and we’ve saved Big BirdNov 08, 2012 9:53 am - The election has been won for responsible government. The anti-government crowd has been defeated. President Obama will administer a central government for the general w...