Des Plaines Opinion
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Walker pushing for reform, ready or notOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Paddy Bauler, the late unlamented ward boss, once famously stated “Chicago ain't ready for reform.” Mark Walker, during his first term as state representative has pushed...
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Walker is Krause's true successorOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - For years, I supported Carolyn Krause as a moderate, independent voice for our community. When she retired, I was concerned that we would lose the independent and though...
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Birnbaum a fresh voice for House 53Oct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Nearly a year ago, Sid Mathias spoke at an accounting seminar in Palatine. His comments reflected a jaded, disenchanted view of Illinois politics. He complained repeated...
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Research on families not hard to findOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - It seems obvious that when Mr. Finnegan (Fence Post, Oct. 5) stated that children “always do better in families with both a mother and father,” he is assuming that these...
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Village cleaner due to Roth's leadershipOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - I want to thank Billie Roth for the strong leadership she has brought to the Village of Streamwood. When Billie first became village president, the Village of Streamwood...
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Dalton for Kane judgeOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - I am very pleased to support John Dalton for Kane County Judge. I have known him for more than 10 years and know him as a man of integrity, intelligence and commitment t...
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Ramey, Millner should keep seatsOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - While throwing out all of the politicians would be easy, it would not be prudent. Let's remember that it is important to look at their accomplishments before we simply t...
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Sugrue the honest choice in House 59Oct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Dan Sugrue is my friend. After viewing his opponent's literature, I am reminded why good people do not run for office: because of lies and distortions. That's all his op...
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End the sideshow, vote yes on recallOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - In the course of the nearly three-hour village board meeting on Monday Oct. 18th, Trustee Lisa Stone interjected herself into the spotlight for a total of 52 minutes. Th...
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Nothing funny in Stone's behaviorOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - When an election rolls around, I expect those who win, regardless of my vote, to obey the rules, operate with competence and to work for and with the entire community. G...