Bloomingdale Opinion
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Alternative schools can do the job betterDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - The two Oct. 30 stories on school report cards failed to tell the whole story about education. Melissa Jenco discussed the problems that high schools are having with the...
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Three big problems with health billsDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Both the House and Senate health care bills are bad for America. There are three major problems with these bills: 1. They do not accomplish the goal of reducing the cos...
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Time for games is long overDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - First off, I would like to thank the Democrats who have worked hard to get this bill on the floor. As we go into debate, I would also like to remind them that as many ti...
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'Baskets of Love' help those in needDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - I would like to extend my gratitude to a group of generous men who belong to the Chicagoland Italian-American Charitable Organization based in Bloomingdale. On Sunday, N...
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Support for the president's effortsDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - I think what President Obama is doing is great. More people will have access to health insurance and get the care that they deserve no matter what kind of income they ha...
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Take spotlight off the drama-seekersDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - The "Phew, it's finally over" editorial involved the fate and future of the Gosselin parents. The June episode of "John and Kate Plus Eight," which officially announced ...
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Losing appetite for spendingDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - As I read that unemployment in Illinois rose to 11 percent, I couldn't help but think back to the early '80s Wendy's hamburger commercials where the little old lady yell...
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Dreaming of a 'green' ChristmasDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Christmas lights are being hung, "Santa Baby" is taking over the radio stations, and kids everywhere are making their Christmas lists and checking them twice. The seaso...
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Pork must be pared from health billDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - I read that Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana voted for the health care reform bill. She was on the fence until $100 million was included for her state to help pay for cos...
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Looking for proof in climate debateDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - In his letter, "Scientists do not agree on warming," Roger Willis speaks out against those who think "there is irrefutable evidence that humans are causing climate chang...