Hainesville Opinion
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Still rough times for local governmentsAug 23, 2009 11:00 pm - There are signs that the nation's economy is turning around, albeit slowly. But local units of government still are having a hard time making ends meet as they deal with...
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Is Kirk too independent?Aug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Will Kirk's votes kill his candidacy? I read with interest the Daily Herald account of Congressman Mark Kirk's July 21 announcement to run as a Senate candidate from his...
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Kirk's position radical, unjustifiedJul 11, 2009 11:00 pm - My 10th District Congressman Mark Kirk has the dubious distinction of being the only Republican member of the Illinois congressional delegation, and one of only eight Re...
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Saturday SoapboxJun 19, 2009 11:00 pm - A second chance: Like many of us, perhaps you weren't ready when Flag Day came around June 14. There's still time before the Fourth of July to replace a tired, worn symb...
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Local governments need reform, tooJun 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Buffeted for months by allegations of corruption dictating how business is done by our state government, we in Illinois at least have begun to grimly hope that we've hea...
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Garrett good fit for U.S. CongressMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - After reading many recent articles and blogs about a battle for the House seat in the 10th Congressional District I just had to speak up. There is one person who I hope ...
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Thank you for service to communityApr 15, 2009 11:00 pm - ...
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Pay raises, pantry cost votes in AvonApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - I know that most Americans are still politically exhausted following 2008's longer than usual presidential campaign, but I am surprised by how little discussion I have h...
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Support incumbents in Round Lake Area District 116Mar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Round Lake Area Unit District 116 is on the comeback trail. Taken over by the state in 2002 after it almost collapsed under $14 million in short-term loans, District 116...
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Kirk should back plan to adjust loansMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - HR 1106 is the legislation to allow judges to adjust mortgages in bankruptcy proceedings to reflect current market prices. This legislation will help people to stay in t...