Mount Prospect Opinion
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Mr. President, your plan is a disasterNov 26, 2013 4:00 am - President Obama wants Obamacare rammed down America’s throat without a bipartisan consensus. The new law has caused political embarrassment because it’s a disaster, and ...
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Mt. Prospect Park District should rethink golf course rehabNov 25, 2013 4:00 am - I have lived at 1440 W. Blackhawk Drive next to the Number 3 fairway since 1991. I purchased the home because of the idyllic and scenic view that the MPGC provides. I’m ...
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Drivers, bikers must learn to coexistNov 24, 2013 4:00 am - In response to “Bicycling and the laws of common sense” on Nov. 12 by columnist Froma Harrop, I am growing tired of constantly hearing how bikes are terrible and should ...
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Article downplayed benefits of ethanolNov 23, 2013 4:00 am - Your Nov. 12 Associated Press story on “The secret cost of U.S. ethanol policy” is fast and loose with its accusations, yet quite void of facts and distorting. Ethanol h...
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Rally for Social Security on Dec. 5Nov 21, 2013 10:00 pm - On Thursday, Dec. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at 230 S. Dearborn, Chicago, citizens from all over Metro-Chicago will be gathering to show our support for this integral part of Amer...
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Editorial: Cameras in court working despite fearsNov 20, 2013 4:00 am - When evaluating an experiment, it’s good practice to actually participate in what is being tested. First hand knowledge is key. So we are a little puzzled by the complai...
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Just return excess money to taxpayersNov 19, 2013 4:30 am - The reserves are taxpayer funds held in trust by the district. It’s not the school’s money. The ethical and honest thing to do is to rebate the excess cash back to the o...
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The SoapboxNov 16, 2013 4:00 am - It was a quake: Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey say it was an earthquake that shook some western suburbs after a quarry blast earlier this month — further evide...
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Editorial: Actions must align with forest preserve missionNov 15, 2013 4:00 am - A new report takes Kane County Forest Preserve officials to task for decisions in recent years that the authors claim stray from the district’s core mission to preserve ...
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Still time to give Quinn your opinionNov 14, 2013 4:00 am - I find it amazing that people I talk to are against gay marriage but are too lazy to get on the phone and tell their state senators and representatives their opinion and...