Will County Opinion
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Revoke No Child Left Behind ActDec 30, 2009 10:00 pm - I am concerned about how Illinois uses the ACT as its test for the No Child Left Behind Act. The Act allows each state to set a test that all students must pass by the 2...
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Where are the top draft picks, Bears?Dec 30, 2009 10:00 pm - A wise man told me years ago about the NFL draft. The number one draft pick starts on opening day, period. No excuses, except for injury in training camp. The second- an...
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Jim Ryan is best choice for governorDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - In the gubernatorial election that pitted Blagojevich against Jim Ryan, the former and most corrupt governor (and Blago had plenty of competition) in Illinois history wa...
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It was a pleasure to care for momDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - In November, a letter to the editor from the Kuhn family was published expressing their appreciation for how well their mother, Annabelle, was treated during her time li...
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Walmart example of Elgin's quick fixesDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - I was anticipating a hearing for final approval of the proposed Walmart store at Randall and Bowes roads in Elgin. Last spring a recently-retired city employee said ther...
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In response to Navarrette columnsDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - This is in response to Rueben Navarrette's recent columns. He writes that it is now a good time for Congress to legalize the millions of illegal immigrants. I, and most ...
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Kudos for reporting on 'good things'Dec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - The Daily Herald is to be commended for listing on its Dec. 24 front page at least three good things happening at Christmas. That fifth grader raising money for "special...
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Health care vote betrayed constituencyDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - To Rep. Foster: As a registered voter in the 14th district, I wish to express my extreme disappointment in you for voting in favor of the health care reform bill on Nov....
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Seeking clarity on Glen Ellyn projectDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - The Glen Ellyn Park District board has been getting media attention lately about financial questions, asked by the three new commissioners, relating to the Ackerman Fitn...
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Boy Scouts are about exclusionDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - The Dec. 20 Daily Herald carried a full-page story on the Boy Scouts of America as the BSA reaches its 100th Anniversary next February. The story pointed out the BSA's d...