Elgin Opinion
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Where is Melissa Bean these days?Oct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - When Melissa Bean ran for Congress in 2004, she did so on the message that Phil Crane was not willing to debate her and that he was out of touch with the people in the 8...
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Our pick for Congress: Bean in 8th DistrictOct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - With four years in office behind her now, Rep. Melissa Bean of Barrington is hitting her stride in Congress. She is, as-advertised, a moderate Democrat whose biggest exp...
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Munson has been advocate for 43rdOct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Ruth Munson, the state representative of the 43rd District, is seeking re-election. During her term in office she has been an effective advocate for senior citizens, for...
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Noverini favors night courtOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - I have been following with interest the judicial race in the 2nd subcircuit between Patricia Golden and John Noverini. It is interesting to note that Golden appears to b...
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Former judge likes GoldenOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Having had the privilege to serve as a judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court for 22 of the last 24 years, I have considerable concern about the current election of ci...
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Mother thanks those who showed supportOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - On behalf of the countless other friends, parents and family members who have experienced the loss of a child, I want to thank the following individuals and businesses f...
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Bean fails to lead on global warmingOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - As a very environmentally concerned citizen, I have been disappointed about how silent Melissa Bean has been on the problem of global warming. The jury is in: Climate c...
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Munson a tireless advocate in ElginOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Since 1990, when the Elgin Leadership Academy began, I have had the opportunity and privilege to work with many committed community leaders. Among them is State Rep. Rut...
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Schmitz gets things doneOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - I wanted to thank State Rep. Tim Schmitz for his efforts in working with IDOT to fix Route 72 here in Hampshire. This project wasn't something that was even on IDOT's ra...
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For House districts 46, 48, 55, 56, 83 and 96Oct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Springfield is a mess under the dysfunctional Democratic grip of Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Senate President Emil Jones and House Speaker Michael Madigan. It's time for the v...