Letters to the Editor
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Columnist ignores real climate scienceDec 30, 2025 4:00 am - Michael Barone’s column uses a familiar move: point to a cold winter, cite a few recalibrated opinions and suggest that concern about climate change has been overblown. B...
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Don’t balance budget on people with cancerDec 30, 2025 4:00 am - The future of federal funding for cancer research is increasingly uncertain, and the consequences are deeply personal for millions of Americans who have been diagnosed wi...
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Less whining, more actionDec 30, 2025 4:00 am - It's rather ironic and somewhat sad to see how many members of Congress are negatively reacting to President Trump's efforts to stop the flow of illegal drugs into our co...
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Proof of futility of fighting redistrictingDec 29, 2025 2:49 pm - It is a quixotic venture to reverse partisan redistricting that benefits one political party over another. The proof is right here in Illinois. Does anyone seriously thin...
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Trump must start taking responsibilityDec 29, 2025 2:48 pm - As I watched Trump’s address to the nation, his nose seemed to get longer every time he opened his mouth. His speech was either an infomercial or audition for Evelyn Wood...
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Claims of senior wealth, aid are offensiveDec 29, 2025 2:48 pm - I am a senior and am offended by many newspapers/magazine articles that state in a negative tone that “today’s seniors are the wealthiest we ever had” and “retired millio...
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Reliable-grid law will help small businessesDec 29, 2025 2:46 pm - When people talk about high electricity bills, families and individuals are the first who come to mind. But businesses are heavily impacted by electricity prices, especia...
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Let the Bears goDec 29, 2025 2:46 pm - Arlington Heights has been and always will be a great town with or without the Bears. As an already overburdened taxpayer, I implore our elected village and state officia...
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Columnist ignored real climate expertsDec 29, 2025 2:46 pm - In his recent piece “We are at the Emily Litella moment on climate change,” Michael Barone trades in the tired trope of “it is cold out so climate change is wrong.” As he...
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Reforms reach beyond public transitDec 29, 2025 2:46 pm - I get on the bus and tap my card like I have a million times before, but this time, I’m relieved to no longer wonder if this will be one of the bus lines cut once public ...