Riverwoods Opinion
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Kirk behind - and beside - our troopsJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - President Obama announced he will be deploying an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan. Whether you agree with this decision or not, it is now evident we will ha...
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Coulson is a proven leader for 10th Dist.Jan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - Our nation is currently facing enormous challenges from the need for health care reform to reducing the high unemployment rate. Unfortunately, the lack of leadership in ...
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Braiman supports Hartstein in 59thJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - These are exceptional times, not only for individuals but for all forms of government units, including the state of Illinois. In many ways, the State is at a crossroads,...
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Lincolnwood mayor backs Hartstein bidJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Elliott Hartstein will bring a significant voice to Springfield for all residents of the 59th district. His dedication to better government is reflected in his long time...
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Can't afford to cut career, tech fundingJan 02, 2010 10:00 pm - In the next decade, a large percentage of jobs in Illinois - 41 percent - will be at the "middle skill" level, requiring more education than a high school diploma but le...
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Former BG trustee behind HartsteinDec 27, 2009 10:00 pm - I know Elliott Hartstein. I have known Elliott Hartstein for 30 years, for three decades. For four of the 12 years I served as an elected Village Trustee in Buffalo Grov...
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Hartstein will stand up for what's rightDec 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Since 2003, the residents of the 59th district have been fortunate to have had the strong independent voice of Kathy Ryg speak on our behalf in Springfield. As the Feb. ...
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Career education must be a priorityDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - The days when a "three R's" education was sufficient to provide a middle-class lifestyle are long over. Though jobs requiring low-level skills still exist (just 18 perc...
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Reform campaign finance, term lengthOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Meaningful campaign finance reform requires support for the reform commission recommendations. Legislators will be more inclined to take the tough votes that are needed ...
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Community colleges important, relevantSep 25, 2009 11:00 pm - A new school year has just begun and as president of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association, it is appropriate for me to comment on behalf of all of us in I...