Mount Prospect Opinion
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Let's boycott makers of red-light camerasJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Imagine my excitement when I opened up the newspaper and found that the Cook County Board has launched a barrage of red light cameras. As a Schaumburg resident I will be...
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Veteran: Enough war, let's make peaceJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - This Memorial Day weekend I saw the National Memorial concert and on Monday attended the celebration in Elk Grove. My father was in World War I. I was amazed at what the...
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Fewer trees mean better view of skyJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Barrington has too many trees in the countryside and in the village. I am a sky person. The long, high stretch and space of sky is free, uplifting, and hopeful. Trees an...
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What's with planes on Memorial Day?Jun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - I realize this is not a major issue usually found in this space, but as a long time resident of the Greenbrier neighborhood in Arlington Heights, I'd like to ask your re...
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Medical marijuana is compassionate choiceJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - In their June 2 column, Dora Dixie and Peter Bensinger, two persons who earn their living tending to the drug disaster caused by zero-tolerance prohibition and its multi...
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Drivers: Slow down and watch for bikesJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - I just wanted to tell everyone who drives young and old to slow down. Please get off the cell phone, quit texting, fixing your hair and watch for the bike riders, runner...
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New rule places students at riskJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - For nearly 100 years, the institution my grandfather founded has served students with an education that prepares them for applied arts careers. I am proud to serve as a ...
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Let's rethink site of Wheeling cell towerJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - I am back to talk about the proposed 16-story AT&T cell tower on Horcher Farm. I realize that the permit was granted but I would like the Village Board to rethink its vo...
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Put down your kids' piggy bankJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - I really love her, but please don't tell her ... she's my precious and adorable one-year-old granddaughter. Don't tell her, you ask? Well, I have a creative and conveni...
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Don't blame Obama for Gulf oil spillJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Regarding your editorial on May 26, "Woeful Delays on a National Tragedy" in which you blame Obama for the oil mess in the gulf. You are dead wrong. You say Louisiana Go...