Hampshire Opinion
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For House District 50, GOP: HatcherJan 17, 2010 10:00 pm - We said in October 2008 that voters would do well to send Kay Hatcher to Springfield to represent the 50th House District, and we see no compelling reason today why she ...
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For Senate Dist. 25, GOP: independent, consistent LauzenJan 17, 2010 10:00 pm - The Republican primary for the 25th Senate District pits Chris Lauzen, who's held the office for 17 years, against Sean Michels, who has been mayor of Sugar Grove for 10...
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It's time to compel people to go greenJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - With the growing concern for a cleaner environment, "Going Green" needs to grow from a trend and option for some to a responsibility for all. Recycling and composting sh...
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Ryan no friend to Second AmendmentJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - A Fence Post letter on Dec. 30 by Jerry Marches proclaimed Jim Ryan the best candidate for governor. I believe Herald readers should know some things before jumping to t...
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End the lockdown on county boardJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Did you happen to read the articles in the Daily Herald recently about the Kane County Board? It seems like the lack of information the public receives also exists withi...
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Can terrorism be political boon?Jan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Since President Obama was elected, former Vice-President Cheney and those who think similarly have been complaining about the president and terrorist attacks. Besides th...
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Timing everything with health care billJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - President Obama has been pushing the health care bill through as fast as possible. What other legislation that was so huge was pushed through so fast? President Obama sa...
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Pension increases unfunded mandatesJan 14, 2010 10:00 pm - I read with interest your article on required increases in police and fire employee pensions for the Village of Arlington Heights and other municipalities, imposed by th...
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School electives should not be cutJan 14, 2010 10:00 pm - An open letter to Elgin Area School District U-46: I would normally not send an e-mail complaint to you but I have to say I am appalled at the idea that my children are ...
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Kudos to Elgin's bison caretakersJan 13, 2010 10:00 pm - The benevolent caretakers at Lords Park Zoo merit accolades for their compassionate treatment of Dakota, the 18-year-old bison that recently died. The reality that Dakot...