Campton Hills Opinion
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Election: Consider what our mayors have doneNov 28, 2012 4:00 am - Arlene Mulder will be stepping down next spring as village president of Arlington Heights after a tenure of 2 decades and many more years in public service beyond that. ...
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Marklund thankful for patrons, volunteersNov 22, 2012 3:40 am - Thanksgiving is a unique American holiday that dates back to the Pilgrims in 1621. It is a time when we pause from the challenges that we face daily to reflect on all th...
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Ease up on spending, D303Nov 22, 2012 3:40 am - I recently wrote a response to an article that the Kane County Board was discussing raising property taxes, pointing out how ridiculous the taxes have gotten. So what do...
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We all lost this election seasonNov 20, 2012 3:40 am - OK, the election is over and we all lost. No, this is not a comment on the slate of candidates who won. This is a comment on the process by which the candidates “inform”...
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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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Brace for Democrats’ pension reform planNov 16, 2012 3:40 am - The Illinois Democrats and labor unions voted to give control of the state to the Democrats. With the Democrats super majority, the GOP can stay home, which will save mi...
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Editorial: Moving past fear on supportive housingNov 14, 2012 5:27 am - In Wheeling, it’s about homes for mentally disabled people. In Campton Hills, it’s about a place for people to stay during treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. The ...
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You voted for poorer AmericansNov 13, 2012 3:40 am - The people voted for the government that they think “cares,” but in reality they voted for a government that will make them poorer. Germany, France and Italy have govern...
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Keeping faith across generations, continentsNov 12, 2012 10:02 am - For anyone familiar with John McCrae’s famous poem, it is difficult to pass by Naperville’s “Healing Field of Honor” or see pictures of its 2,012 American flags snapping...
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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 ...