Des Plaines Opinion
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Cook County Board needs GarridoJan 23, 2010 10:00 pm - I endorse John Garrido, a Republican, for president of the Cook County Board for the following reasons. John has not been endorsed by any of the major newspapers or Repu...
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For Democrats, Bean all but nominatedJan 23, 2010 10:00 pm - There is a Democratic Party primary race in the 8th Congressional District although it may not be obvious when checking the ballot. The only name voters will see is tha...
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Health care backers are influencing BeanJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Across the political spectrum it is agreed that Congressional health care reform is a massive giveaway to special interests paid for by the public, especially the middle...
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AARP, Congress betrays seniorsJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - My thanks to Mr. Jacobson of Buffalo Grove for his comments on the AARP. He is right on in saying that the AARP is now or soon will be an extension of the insurance indu...
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Peterson story erodes our trust in policeJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Almost the saddest part of the Drew Peterson hearings is learning that several people did not report Kathleen Savio's fears to the police because of a belief that Peters...
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A vote for Morrison will make a differenceJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - I've known Mr. Morrison for over ten years, I've spent time with his family, and I personally know that he truly wants the best for the future of Illinois. After all, th...
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For Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Democratic: Spyropoulos, Connor, DavisJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - For Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Democratic: Spyropoulos, Connor, Davis Water has been making the news lately. Long-term flood-control projects, such as Leve...
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How Dawson differs from the packJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - How John Dawson differs from the Pack The six Republican candidates for 8th Congressional District have a lot of similarities. Fix economy, create jobs, shrink governmen...
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Why are we sending tax dollars to Haiti?Jan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - I don't understand why President Obama is able to commit $100 million dollars to Haiti when thousands of us in the United States are still losing our homes. There are fa...
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For Cook County assessor, Democratic: FigueroaJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Reform has to be a common theme in all Cook County races this election year, and although the assessor's office has been operating without taint, it is important to keep...