Carpentersville Opinion
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We're stuck with what we wished forJan 31, 2016 11:01 pm - An old adage says beware of what you wish for as you may get it. Governor Rauner is a prime example. He was voted in by the people who wished to change the politics of S...
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A life where pain doesn't control meJan 28, 2016 11:01 pm - I have chronic pain due to trauma, and I suffer every day of my life. In 2001, as a teenager, I cracked and over extended my back causing me to be in serious chronic pai...
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How to get rid of red light camerasJan 21, 2016 6:00 am - The suburbs' infatuation with red light cameras could be waning, if Algonquin is any kind of bellwether. It's not because of any legislative action, like the attempt las...
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Show goodwill, return prof to classroomJan 18, 2016 12:00 am - The potential terminating of the Wheaton College professor, Larycia Hawkins, is disturbing on so many levels. Firstly is the potential loss of employment for this tenur...
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VA health system was just fineJan 18, 2016 12:00 am - We've all heard complaints and horror stories about the VA health system. For a variety of reasons I decided to take advantage of some of my VA health system benefits. W...
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Negotiating better than bombing Iran?Jan 16, 2016 12:00 am - Iranians have disabled their reactor in Arak; greatly reduced the number of centrifuges; and shipped enriched uranium to Russia. All this in compliance with President Ob...
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Girls, try not wearing head covering in IranJan 11, 2016 12:00 am - Cultural experiences, like that of the young ladies at Vernon Hills High School who wore hijabs for a day, are generally a good thing and should be encouraged. But if th...
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It takes hard work not to hateJan 09, 2016 12:00 am - Christmas Eve service at my church was great. I came out with my spirit filled with love and joy. I saw a police car parked in the dark watching over our flock and was s...
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License renewal not good deal for driversJan 07, 2016 11:01 pm - With respect to Marni Pyke's article Monday, Jan. 4, I cannot decide if the state is just short sighted, or is this just another way to screw the citizens of Illinois. ...
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Let's be accurate on movie attendanceJan 04, 2016 12:00 am - Every Monday morning the Daily Herald and most other news sources in the land run a story about how many millions of dollars were spent over the weekend on movies. We br...