Mount Prospect Opinion
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Let states set school policyMar 16, 2013 5:00 am - I usually support the efforts Sen. Mark Kirk makes on behalf of all us, but not this time. His joint sponsorship of the “Safe Schools Improvement Act” would bring the fe...
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Endorsements: Ollayos, Jones, Causey, Daley for ECC boardMar 15, 2013 5:00 am - Elgin Community College enjoys a strong reputation and has won accolades for its efforts to work with both its feeder districts to ensure students are college ready when...
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Constitutional principles ignoredMar 15, 2013 5:00 am - So President Obama wants to use drones to kill U.S. citizens in this country who are on his “hit list.” I guess due process and all other Constitutional protections are ...
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Endorsements: Carlin, Hamilton for College of DuPage boardMar 15, 2013 5:00 am - Six candidates seek two 6-year terms on the College of DuPage board. They are incumbents Dave Carlin and Joseph Wozniak and challengers Katharine Hamilton, a CPA; Edward...
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Endorsements: DiLeonardi, Tennes, Meccia for OCC boardMar 13, 2013 5:00 am - Oakton Community College finds itself on the cutting edge of the health care debate. Hours that adjunct professors now work may need to be cut to preserve their part-tim...
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Endorsements: Polit, Matuszak, Zadel for Mount Prospect boardMar 13, 2013 5:00 am - Mount Prospect is about to undergo a seamless transition of power in the mayor’s office — Irvana Wilks will step down after April 9, and current trustee Arlene Juracek w...
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D214 should insure student athletesMar 12, 2013 5:00 am - I am mad as a hornet! I just received an email from the District 214 Board of Education informing the Gridiron Alliance that they refuse to provide insurance for student...
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Why not use the gyms already here?Mar 12, 2013 5:00 am - I am all for wonderful parks and nice recreational facilities in our town. However, I question the need for every park to have a gym. We have grade schools, middle schoo...
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They are sneaking in the increasesMar 12, 2013 5:00 am - There isn’t anything I can do about it, but the politicos in town may fool some people but not me. I just received my first monthly water bill. At first glance it looks ...
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Wheaton Drama director on the best show you've never heard of - "Full Circle"Mar 09, 2013 10:00 pm - Wheaton Drama, Inc. is presenting "Full Circle" as its fourth show of the 2012-2013 season. Director Sean Ogren explains what drew him to the show and why audiences shou...