West Dundee Opinion
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Longmeadow a bumble at bestSep 22, 2016 12:01 am - In reading government officials' recent "reevaluation'" of Longmeadow Parkway, I was astounded by its glaring deficiency, regarding its inevitable attraction of exurban ...
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No more calls from tech support's 'Bobby'Jul 09, 2016 1:00 am - If any politician wants my vote, here's something they can do: Somehow do something to stop all of the unsolicited phone calls I get. I'm now getting at least half a do...
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Overreach on mileage, gas tax hikesApr 27, 2016 12:01 am - Illinois Democrats propose Automotive Mileage Tax (SB3267) and 30 Cent Per Gallon Tax Hike (SB3279), which would give Illinois the dishonor of the highest gas tax in the...
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Better toss a coin to decide on ballotMar 09, 2016 11:01 pm - How do I vote for both Bernie Sanders and Chris Lauzen in the upcoming primary? You can't. Better bring a coin to cast your ballot. Joe Simmons East Dundee ...
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ECC President: Avoid student loans, if possible, during state budget crisisFeb 24, 2016 10:00 pm - Did you know that student loan debt in the United States has soared to $1.2 trillion? Even though the state budget stalemate is impacting grant funding for students who ...
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Why is Black History Month important?Feb 21, 2016 10:00 pm - Why is Black History Month important? A question often answered in various ways via a multitude of avenues. Black History Month is a part of the road map to America. I...
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Budget impasse hurts most vulnerableFeb 20, 2016 12:00 am - The budget impasse in Springfield is causing great suffering to its most vulnerable citizens - the cognitively and physically impaired. Our son who is 38 and has autism...
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Endorsement: Raja Krishnamoorthi for congressional seat Duckworth is leavingFeb 08, 2016 10:00 pm - We were torn in Spring 2012 when we had to choose between Schaumburg attorney and businessman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Tammy Duckworth for the Democratic nomination for C...
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Editorial: 'Puffy' helmets an idea worth pursuingNov 25, 2015 5:00 am - Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of St. Edward Central Catholic High School Mike Rolando. It's like a scene out of the old Seinf...
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Puffy helmets make life safer for young athletesNov 22, 2015 6:00 am - The news, as I recall it, didn't create stop-and-take-notice headlines throughout Illinois. State legislators this summer made it law that virtually all schools where sp...