Elk Grove Village Opinion
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Schools failing to teach critical skillsMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - In a Feb. 16 Associated Press story on the education summit in Denver, Secretary Arne Duncan was said to have chastised teachers and their bosses in equal measure. Thous...
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Keep public notices in newspapersMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - If you have not read the editorial from the March 4 Daily Herald, please try to find a copy. It’s in your best interest and all of us who rely on newspapers for most of ...
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Mentally ill need our supportMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - I write regarding the column by Burt Constable titled, “Cancer survivors boast, so should mental illness champs.” I read some of the responses your readers had to Tica K...
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Schaumburg voters should explore their optionsMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - Thoroughly discouraging is how I would describe my recent visit to “Coffee with the Council,” the monthly event that Schaumburg Village officials host to, ostensibly, ga...
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He’s delighted Green is running for village boardMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - I was delighted to learn that Bruce Green is running for a position as trustee for Arlington Heights. I have known Bruce for over 20 years, and worked with him and his w...
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Sidor has knowledge to be good trusteeMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - Arlington Heights trustee candidate Mike Sidor has a long history as a resident of Arlington Heights. Both Mike and his wife own businesses in Arlington Heights; they ha...
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Mt. Prospect police deserve our thanksMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - I’m writing today because I believe Mount Prospect residents deserve to know what a great police force they have. Their intuition and professionalism is second to none. ...
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Village doing fine, leave board in placeMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - The impact of local government on daily life is bigger than state or federal. Local governmental leaders are our neighbors. We have a better chance to meet, know and see...
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Slots at Arlington Park still a bad ideaMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - Well, here we go again. Today's Herald reported that Rep. Lou Lang is preparing a bill that would allow the installation of slot machines at Arlington Park and other Ill...
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Sweep Schaumburg clean on April 5Mar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - April 5th is election day in Schaumburg. It is time to send a message to our village officials, that we have had enough. Let’s remember Al Larson, Mark Madej, Hank Curci...