Elgin Opinion
-
Plea for Ryan sparks larger issueDec 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Not surprisingly, the people working on behalf of George Ryan are set to make a plea to the outgoing president for his release. Unfortunately, this process of pardons by...
-
Voter turnout was hearteningDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - There will be many memorable images from election 2008, but perhaps none is more heartening than that of Americans voting in staggering numbers at the polls. It is an af...
-
Will miss Munson's professionalismDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - I am a grateful constituent of Ruth Munson in the Illinois House Of Representatives, 43rd District. Our district continues to benefit from her professional expertise. Th...
-
More transparency in school fundingDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Your editorial of Nov. 23, "Accountability will improve schools" highlighted needed reforms that must be considered before additional taxpayer dollars are poured into Il...
-
Not so fast on Big 3 bailoutDec 03, 2008 10:00 pm - Little boys who misbehave get sent to their rooms without TV (or video games). Big boys who misbehave lose their allowances, or car privileges or get expelled from schoo...
-
Don't blame labor for ruining economyDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - The Nov. 7 Fence Post seems to have some conservatives crying like little school girls in plaid dresses. The crux of their whining is their fear of wealth redistribution...
-
Stroger should call on Obama for helpNov 30, 2008 10:00 pm - It seems Mr. Todd Stroger has raised his ugly head again. Why doesn't he just call his dear friend and fellow Chicagoan, Mr. Barack Obama and have him do a fundraiser f...
-
Don't throw away your cat like trashNov 28, 2008 10:00 pm - It takes a special kind of a person to abuse, neglect or - even worse - abandoned and dispose of their family pet for whatever reason. These are domesticated animals tha...
-
Give Obama chance to effect changeNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - I am very disheartened by recent comments posted on your Web site regarding the results of the presidential election. The anger, fear and thinly disguised bigotry expres...
-
Sherman staff a shining exampleNov 26, 2008 10:00 pm - On Oct. 22, 2008, my son, Parker Christian Meek, was delivered at Sherman Hospital. Please allow me to take this opportunity to express to you what a truly wonderful exp...