Old Mill Creek Opinion
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Mark Kirk disgraces the U.S. NavyJun 07, 2010 11:00 pm - As a Navy veteran, I am embarrassed by Congressman Mark Kirk's false claim that he was named "Intelligence Officer of the Year." He says that it was a mistake. Nonsense....
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Start with fence to restrict immigrationJun 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Regarding illegal immigration, "amnesty" is a lightning rod for disagreement. Opponents say we should not reward those here illegally. Supporters say we cannot identify,...
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Stepping up in challenging timesJun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - You have to admire the people who see a need in their community and dive in headlong to fill it while the rest of us wring our hands and weigh options. One of those doer...
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Group's work should inspire residentsJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Myself and fellow local taxpayer watchdogs have been trying for over 5 years now to convince the Grayslake District 46 school board to post their check journals and othe...
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Tax bills hit homeowners hardJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - What homeowner in Lake County was elated upon receiving their latest property tax bill? With all of the new development and growth in Lake County, why are existing homeo...
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With benefits come responsibilityJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - While I am not without sympathy for Liuan Chen Huska's mother's situation (see Guest Columnist 5/31/10), her mother is in America illegally, as was her stepfather. If th...
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All soldiers should be honoredJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - The article about various Veterans groups' disappointment with the President not being at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day is a little troubling for me. Ever...
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Many reasons to support KirkJun 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Mark Kirk's independence and fiscal responsibility in Congress are the single most notable aspects of his candidacy. As a Naval Reserve Intelligence Officer and a foreig...
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Budget highlights need for changeJun 04, 2010 11:00 pm - I was in Springfield recently to witness firsthand the folly that is our state's annual budgeting process, and although I was prepared to be disappointed, it's actually ...
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Like another wartime strike?Jun 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Has anyone compared the BP oil gusher with the total quantity of oil products: gasoline, fuel oil, crude, kerosene, etc., that was being shipped across the Atlantic and ...