Itasca Opinion
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Give cops retirement they’ve earnedFeb 12, 2012 5:00 am - It disturbs me greatly that the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference, made up of individuals who generally earn more than the majority of people they serve, are calling...
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Quinn ed plan only digging deeper holeFeb 12, 2012 5:00 am - In Governor Quinn’s state-of-the-state he suggested expanding the state’s early childhood education program. Are you kidding me? In case they actually try this, we shoul...
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Grilling the candidates about pensions and payFeb 11, 2012 11:00 pm - In my little corner of the world, this past week was devoted to face-to-face candidate interviews. I met with 16 people seeking the GOP primary nomination for the 5th an...
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Keystone pipeline harmful in many waysFeb 11, 2012 5:08 am - Say no to drill, drill, drill. Oil spills pollute our water, are hazards to precious habitat, and increase air pollution; these are just a few reasons to steer us away f...
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Americans need to speak up moreFeb 11, 2012 5:08 am - Once again the public exercised it muscle by speaking out against the indiscretion toward the majority through its voice and its wallets. This was a strong message to an...
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Would Jesus support Obama’s agenda?Feb 11, 2012 5:08 am - In a recent speech, President Barack Obama proffered the opinion that Jesus would support his political agenda, which includes taxation and massive spending on countless...
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Thanks for the ride, Lombard ToyotaFeb 09, 2012 11:00 pm - I am so proud to live in a community where the school, residents, and local businesses come together to support our young adults. For the third year in a row the Glenbar...
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Many involved in this personal decisionFeb 09, 2012 11:00 pm - I feel I must rebut a recent letter entitled “More unneeded regulation?” by Tom Kupferer. In the first place, the proposed legislation is less restrictive, not more. It...
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Obama must force Israel to stand downFeb 09, 2012 4:00 am - Most media reports indicate an Israeli war against Iran, possibly as early as spring. Israel has determined there is room for only one major power in the Middle East and...
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Obama birthplace issue getting oldFeb 09, 2012 4:00 am - In a recent letter to the editor, the author was quite upset with your newspaper’s role to “engage the public in an ongoing debate over the way we all are governed.” One...