Carpentersville Opinion
-
After 17 years, we need a new repJan 27, 2010 10:00 pm - After State Sen. Chris Lauzen's long 17 years in office, I'm changing my vote to Sean Michels. There seems to be much about Mr. Lauzen that is all talk. He claims that ...
-
Michels for state senateJan 27, 2010 10:00 pm - I have had the opportunity of serving on the Sugar Grove village board with Sean Michels for more than 10 years. Sean has been an effective leader of this community and ...
-
Allan for Kane County BoardJan 27, 2010 10:00 pm - If you live within the Kane County Board's 17th District, I urge you to vote for Deborah Allan in the upcoming primary election. Over the last eight years, I have come t...
-
Get involved in democratic processJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Traveling North Avenue, the fact that election season is upon us is undeniable. The electoral process is essential to our American identity. Spend five minutes watching ...
-
Wojnicki, Mitchell for county boardJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Transparency is the key when it comes to citizen oversight of government. Publication of expenditures on the Internet enables citizens to have an understanding of where ...
-
Rickert for Kane treasurerJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - As an elected official in Kane County, I have personally worked with Dave Rickert and witnessed the many improvements he has made to the treasurer's office. Automating m...
-
Re-elect Lauzen to state senateJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - In this hectic election year, Illinois Republicans within the 25th Senate District have the opportunity to re-elect Sen. Chris Lauzen based on his leadership on a number...
-
Moore for county boardJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Over the past year the Kane County Board has had to make some of the toughest financial decisions in its history. Just as each of us have had to tighten the budgets in o...
-
Wayne tax increase request should wait for better timesJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Voters in Wayne will decide Feb. 2 whether the village can raise its portion of their property tax bill. Under the proposal, the owner of a $400,000 house, who pays roug...
-
It's the wrong time to raise taxes for Hampshire parksJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - The Hampshire Park District has two referendums on the Feb. 2 ballot: one to issue $4.9 million in bonds, and one to increase the limiting tax rate by 5 cents per $100 e...