Northbrook Opinion
-
Pay raises in human services inequitableApr 03, 2011 2:00 am - An open letter to our legislators: I know you have some difficult decisions to make over the next few months, but I feel compelled to share with you the following infor...
-
GOP is forgetting its promise of jobsApr 03, 2011 2:00 am - The Republicans came to control the House of Representatives on the promise of jobs, economic enhancement and budget control. So far they have not created a single job b...
-
Inmates getting too good a deal?Apr 03, 2011 2:00 am - Re: March 17 article “State wants inmate’s wages” Not a bad deal! Three meals a day, roof over your head and a paying job as a furniture assembler. Question: Is this inm...
-
Wording in some laws simply inaccurateApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - In response to the article, “Palatine attorney wants to do away with offensive words in Illinois law,” Over the Rainbow Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated t...
-
Cuts to after-school programs carry risksApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - Illinois’ anti-crime arsenal contains no weapons more powerful than the proven programs that help kids get the right start – like quality educational child care, after-s...
-
Local elections matter to homeownersApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - While elections for national and statewide office often capture our attention and stir our emotions, it’s the races closer to home that actually have the biggest effect ...
-
Vote for Arlington trustees who support slots at trackApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - Trustees are local representatives for all residents. Residents' tax dollars support the village. Services cost money. Arlington Racecourse provides millions for schools...
-
We’re fighting fire with fire in drug warApr 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Mexican President Felipe Calderon’s Washington meetings were an opportunity to insert some sanity into U.S.-Mexico strategies for combating the drug trade, which is rava...
-
Funeral protest not Christian behaviorApr 01, 2011 11:00 pm - I am appalled, but not surprised, by the Supreme Court decision to uphold the harassment of grieving military families as protected free speech. This is yet another inst...
-
Schock’s arrogance detriment to ElginApr 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Because I attended the March 16 AFLA-sponsored Elgin mayoral debate, I would like to share some of my impressions. Many topics were discussed, but I will focus on just t...