Vernon Hills Opinion
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Efficient light bulbs have own problemsSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - On TV news today, a Texas senator said he wants to repeal the ban on conventional light bulbs in 2012. The new, energy-efficient bulbs contain mercury. How will our vill...
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Everyone helped to make BG Days greatSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - We would like to extend our thanks to the community for their contributions and participation in Buffalo Grove Days 2010! Our five-day festival began with the Pink Heals...
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Trost: Why I resigned Deer Park boardSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - On 9/9/10, I submitted my resignation as trustee of Deer Park. I feel it is important to let residents know why. It was my hope when I was elected that as a board we cou...
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Vote for change in 58th Dist.Sep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Ever since Blagojevich's impeachment last year, I have heard other politicians promising ethics reform in Springfield. Quinn vowed that we would see more transparency in...
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Saturday Soapbox: Gator aidSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Gator aid: We shouldn't have to point out that alligators make extremely bad (not to mention illegal) pets. So we'll focus on these lessons, courtesy of Chewy, Bu...
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Dist. 56 plans meeting on projectSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - The Gurnee School Dist. 56 Board of Education has closely monitored public scrutiny of its proposed building project. As part of a democratic society, public debate and ...
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Vote for history of success in KirkSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Here we go again, national politics have taken center stage in Illinois. Mud is flying in every possible media outlet, and it's only going to escalate. I have been parti...
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Right Nation 2010 deserves respectSep 23, 2010 11:00 pm - As one of 5,416 patriots to attend "Right Nation 2010," and who had the honor of being seated in "Blogger Row" to cover the event, it would be extremely unwise for Democ...
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How long can this go on?Sep 23, 2010 11:00 pm - This is ridiculously appalling to Illinois voters. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) endorses Gov. Quinn and then they immediatel...
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Politicians either don't get it or don't careSep 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Springfield and Washington either don't get it or they really don't care what we think. Gov. Quinn has a lot of campaign promises every day to fund all kinds of projects...