Bolingbrook Opinion
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Roskam should take Hyde's words to heartMar 17, 2017 12:01 am - "The matter before this body is a question of lying under oath … your judgment should rise above politics, above partisanship, above polling data. That none of us is abo...
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Are we really OK with cuts to poor, elderly?Mar 13, 2017 12:00 am - Donald Trump and his Republican minions are proposing unbelievable draconian budget cuts to the already tattered social safety net. Paul Ryan and his ilk are reportedly...
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Endorsements: Fenne, Markwell for College of DuPage boardMar 12, 2017 12:00 am - What a difference an election cycle makes at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. Two years ago, it seemed like everyone and their brothers were running for the board, a...
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Endorsement: Guzman for Aurora mayorMar 10, 2017 12:00 am - After a February primary in which they winnowed four ballot candidates along with five declared write-ins down to two general election candidates, Aurora voters now must...
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Endorsement: O'Connor for Aurora alderman at largeMar 10, 2017 12:00 am - Aurora Alderman-at-Large Robert J. O'Connor stepped up last fall and was unanimously named acting mayor by other council members when longtime Mayor Tom Weisner stepped ...
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Endorsement: Lofchie for Aurora Ward 10.Mar 09, 2017 10:00 pm - A new alderman will be elected April 4 for Aurora's 10th Ward after a tumultuous period for the ward under current Alderman Lynne Johnson. Johnson, elected in 2013, plea...
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Time for a state graduated tax rateMar 06, 2017 12:00 am - When Rauner won the governorship 30 months ago, he allowed the Quinn temporary 5 percent Illinois state tax rate to fall to 3.75 percent. That's led to a $4 billion loss...
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Endorsements: Broda for Lisle mayor; Hettich, Carballo, Grau for village board.Mar 03, 2017 12:00 am - Village president: Broda There are stark political battle lines in Lisle where the administration headed by longtime Mayor Joseph Broda is under fire from candidates r...
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Brodhead, Coyne, Isaac, Krummen for Naperville councilFeb 28, 2017 12:00 am - Naperville voters will choose four city council members from a talented and diverse pool of eight candidates that features incumbents Judy Brodhead, Kevin Coyne, Kevin G...
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Endorsement: Chapa LaVia, Guzman for Aurora mayor in primaryFeb 26, 2017 12:00 am - Aurora will have a new mayor in 2017 and a crowded field has lined up for the opportunity to lead the state's second-largest city. Four candidates will be on the ballot ...