Lombard Opinion
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Moylan needed to step aside at gameSep 10, 2012 6:37 am - The Maine West football theme on Friday, Aug. 24 was to honor the veterans. Approximately 50 veterans were asked to line up on the field before the game and were applaud...
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The SoapboxSep 08, 2012 5:00 am - Make a decision: Some may feel the late Bill Mueller was irreplaceable, but surely the Lombard village board can do better than this. After rejecting nominations of four...
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Speak up about Lomabrd noise lawSep 06, 2012 4:51 am - Speak up about Lombard noise law The Lombard noise ordinance was adopted in 1996. It was citizens who first brought the issue to the village board. It is time to up...
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Join Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Oct. 21Sep 05, 2012 11:00 pm - Did you know that one out of every two women newly diagnosed with breast cancer reaches out to the American Cancer Society for help and support? You can help end breast...
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Part D is essential to seniors’ healthSep 03, 2012 5:00 am - As we head into another busy presidential election season, we all should be paying close attention to what the candidates have to say about the future of our health care...
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Court cameras: Crucial but underwhelming?Sep 02, 2012 5:00 am - One big, fat journalism trap local newspapers can fall into is the “no effect seen here” story. It stems from the well-intentioned effort to “localize” a big story. Repo...
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Editorial: Common sense and the West Nile virusSep 02, 2012 5:00 am - At his final State of the Village address, Lombard Village President William Mueller advised, “Remember, every day is a gift. Take time to enjoy it.” Hundreds turned out...
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Suspicious of Armstrong ‘evidence’Sep 02, 2012 4:43 am - Suspicious of Armstrong ‘evidence’ When is a witch hunt an actual witch hunt? A few New Orleans Saints players claim the NFL had a witch hunt against them in the bo...
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The SoapboxSep 01, 2012 5:00 am - A stalwart example: Cardinal Francis George, diagnosed with cancer for the second time, is facing it with courage, optimism and openness. He is a model for anyone with s...
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Roskam’s plan to get debt under controlAug 31, 2012 4:40 am - I am writing today to express my support for Congressman Peter Roskam, who is running in the 6th District. Our federal government is facing a fiscal crisis. Annual trill...