Cook County Opinion
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McConnell shows Republicans' hypocrisyFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - With the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, President Barack Obama has the constitutionally mandated task of nominating his successor. Senate Majority Leade...
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PAC spins fiction in Senate Dist. 26Feb 27, 2016 12:00 am - Every election season, something happens that leaves me shaking my head. This time, it's the mailings I'm getting in the 26th District Republican race from special inter...
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Press protecting do-nothing lawmakersFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - Bravo to Mary L. Vieregg of Wheaton for her well written letter to the fencepost entitled "Will this be elected state officials' legacy?" To date there has been little ...
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Expecting a scolding from the chairmanFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - As a former Kane County Board member, I am embarrassed as I watch with interest the struggle of Coroner Rob Russell, as he deals with the county board and Chairman Chris...
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Justice about more than punishmentFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - Last week, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III wrote an op-ed calling for reforms to our criminal justice system. He wrote that as a result of our "overzealous" drug policies, "no ot...
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Running down the truth in Trump campaignFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - Trump and Cruz both lie big-time. Trump called Cruz the biggest campaign liar. I believe Trump beats him hands down. Here's Trump on issues: I'll make Mexico pay for the...
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Many unknowns in township road issueFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - Now that things have settled down somewhat at the College of DuPage, it is time to look more closely at the proposal for the City of Naperville to take over maintenance ...
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Thank you, authors, for reminder we all countFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Suburban Quiz informed readers that schools in Wheeling Township District 21 are named for writers. A best-selling writer was quoted in another a...
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Don't be fooled by Kirk on justice nominationFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - I hope statewide liberal novitiates are not swayed by U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk's sudden announcement that President Obama should proceed with his nomination to succeed Antoni...
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Challenger offers GOP an option in U.S. SenateFeb 26, 2016 12:00 am - Voters should seriously consider James T. Marter, candidate for U.S. Senate, in the approaching March 15 primary. James Marter has an impressive background in running h...