Elk Grove Village Opinion
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"Hidden in Plain Sight": Hundreds of Immigrant Children and Teens Housed in Opaque Network of Chicago-Area SheltersJul 26, 2018 11:00 pm - One shelter, in Bronzeville on Chicago's South Side, still bears an awning with the name of a nursing home, though no senior citizens have lived there in years. Another ...
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Officials deserve consideration before censureJul 09, 2018 1:00 am - On June 26, I attended the District 12 Board of Education meeting. I was so impressed that the board addressed a community member's request for a change to board policy....
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Letter from Elk Grove: Trump is cruel toward immigrant refugeesJul 08, 2018 11:00 pm - I am still appalled and sickened by the cruel practices of the Trump Administration toward the immigrants seeking safety, freedom and a future in this country. He may ...
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Editorial: Elk Grove Village adds a layer of commitment to opioid fightJun 25, 2018 11:00 pm - By now, anyone who is not aware that the nation is locked in the grips of an opioid crisis must be deliberately avoiding reality. Lack of awareness is an issue only to t...
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What would Fred Rogers think today?Jun 21, 2018 11:00 pm - As the news of the day surrounds our senses with the visuals and sounds of the cries of the young, my thoughts turn to a man who, if here to witness, would stand with ey...
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Summit is a giant step in the right directionJun 16, 2018 1:00 am - Some media outlets have been critical of Donald Trump's recent summit with Kim Jong Un, claiming that he didn't create a satisfactory denuclearization deal, and glossed ...
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Self-driving cars pose no serious threat at this timeJun 05, 2018 1:00 am - A crash involving a Tesla Model S in Utah on May 11 has added fuel to the controversy over whether or not self-driving cars, in their current state, are safe for use. Sa...
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Collection for troops went well beyond expectationsMay 31, 2018 5:00 am - Recently our group, Help USA Troops, organized a collection and packing drive to send care packages to deployed troops. Our Northwest suburban community of helpers inclu...
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Editorial: Working together to save a Des Plaines iconMay 24, 2018 11:00 pm - Can another iconic suburban theater be saved from the wrecking ball? We hope so. And we're glad Des Plaines is going to try. The city and Rivers Casino have formally ink...
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Central option needed for recyclingMay 08, 2018 1:00 am - In the Opinion Section of April 30, there was an article entitled "Lifestyle changes aren't answer on plastics," and I wanted to comment on recycling in general. In DuPa...