Northbrook Opinion
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Praise for heroes on the home frontMay 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Ed Szydlowski didn't hesitate when he heard a woman's cries for help as smoke billowed from her home. The Carpentersville village engineer from Hampshire immediately ran...
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Spend tax rebates on food pantriesMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Demand is up at food pantries due to the downturn in the economy and increased food prices. At the same time, economic stimulus pay outs are being issued by the federal ...
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Watch out for scam regarding deedsMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to calls I've received from Lake County residents, as Recorder of Deeds, I would like to emphasize the importance of being cautious when contacted by compani...
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Ethanol or corn flakes, food or fuelMay 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Could we all get our priorities straight? It seems to me that food has been an essential element of the lives of humans dating back to Adam and Eve. We don't have to hav...
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Kirk still backs water boardingMay 05, 2008 11:00 pm - On March 8, President Bush vetoed Congressional Bill Number HR 2082. On March 11, the House tried to override the veto but failed. One of the key provisions of the bil...
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Stroger to suburbs: Drop deadMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Just when we think Cook County Board President Todd Stroger can't get any more obtuse, he outdoes himself. We're referring to his comments Wednesday virtually daring the...
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Stroger snub shows need for recallApr 30, 2008 11:00 pm - It has been about two weeks since I sent in my letter concerning the recall vote being held up by state senator Emil Jones. Todd Stroger not showing at Harper College o...
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No-show Stroger's disdain for suburbsApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Well, wouldn't you know it. We were just about to say something nice about Cook County Board President Todd Stroger. In fact, we already had in an earlier draft of this ...
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Saturday Soapbox: Garbage, garbage everywhereApr 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Another great Chef's Fest was held at Arlington Park this past week; it's always one of the best fundraisers around and the food can't be beat. What can be beat, however...
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RTA does well to keep pressure on for capital planApr 19, 2008 11:00 pm - No one denies the need for a capital projects budget in Illinois. The lingering question has been whether state political leaders can stop squabbling long enough to find...