Burlington Opinion
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McConnaughay has earned re-electionOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - With an Illinois senator leading the Democratic ticket, some voters may be tempted to check that party box all the way down the ballot. Whatever your thoughts about the ...
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Vote Republican; U.S. depends on itOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - This has been a long and exhausting election season. I have followed most of the campaigns both national and local. I have been involved in the political process since 1...
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Munson gets the job doneOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Leadership skills are tested every day by our elected officials. We look to them to make the best decisions on our behalf as they make their votes. We want them to evalu...
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Munson deserves re-election in 43rdOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I have known and worked with State Rep. Ruth Munson for almost 10 years. She genuinely cares about our community and has unselfishly given of herself and her time to mak...
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Munson has brought much to her districtOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - At a time in our country where we as citizens are finding it more difficult than ever to "sort out the bad guys," I am disappointed to read that anyone could find priori...
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Munson tenaciously supports taxpayersOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - As an Elgin resident I have been impressed by Rep. Ruth Munson's tenacious support of taxpayers. Even facing a gridlocked legislature that struggles to pass a budget, Re...
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Democrats should question spendingOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - At a recent North West Neighborhood Association candidate forum in Elgin, State Sen. Michael Noland took questions from the audience. I rose and told Sen. Noland that I ...
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Amend Constitution; don't start overOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - The current Illinois Constitution provides for an amendment process, which has worked well during the past 40 years. Why not use the tools we already have in trying to f...
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Shattuck best pick in 49th House raceOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Running against a 10-year incumbent is not an easy task, but Rachel Shattuck, showing strong leadership skills, stepped up to run for Illinois House of Representatives i...
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Munson not leaving vets out in the coldOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I am a registered Democrat, but I have never hesitated to support State Rep. Ruth Munson. She has proved beyond question to be a person of integrity, devoted to answerin...