Waukegan Opinion
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Fees for rescue services wrongDec 07, 2008 10:00 pm - There's something troubling about the Wheaton City Council's decision to allow the local fire department to bill for special rescue services. Fire officials in that city...
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More transparency in school fundingDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Your editorial of Nov. 23, "Accountability will improve schools" highlighted needed reforms that must be considered before additional taxpayer dollars are poured into Il...
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Are financial woes real if revenue up?Dec 02, 2008 10:00 pm - The Burt Constable piece on 11/25 outlining the ripple effect caused by the state's nonpayment of bills to health care and human services providers should anger everyone...
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Seals is best pick for Senate seatNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - I believe it is important that Gov. Rod Blagojevich appoint Dan Seals to the vacant Senate seat of president-elect Barack Obama. It is important for Illinois and the cou...
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Holiday not always joy for survivorsNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - It's natural to think of gatherings at home and being with family during the holiday season. For most people this is an enjoyable annual tradition that they look forward...
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Smoking, leaders costing money, jobsNov 19, 2008 10:00 pm - State revenues from casino operations in Illinois are down 20 percent, while it's down 2 to 5 percent in surrounding states for the same time period. Sen. Terry Link is...
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Unions played part in auto crisisNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - As a former Michigan resident, long before anyone else even caught a whiff of an economic recession, we had long been in one. The reason: The auto industry left thousand...
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High casino bid can't be top criterionNov 17, 2008 10:00 pm - A state with a multibillion-dollar deficit. A highly sought gambling casino license that's up for bid, with the highest offer to the state so far at nearly a half-billio...
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Rep. Kirk outlines focus for next termNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - I want to thank the voters of the 10th District for re-electing me as their representative in Congress. After a hard-fought campaign, the center held and I will serve a...
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Bush pledges to work for, with allNov 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Thank you to the voters of District 6. I am honored to be elected to represent you on the Lake County Board. I plan to do everything I can to work on the issues that con...