Letters to the Editor
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Things to remember about tollwayAug 24, 2026 12:44 pm - Something that a lot of people may have forgotten over time: The last time the Tollway raised tolls to the tune of $10 billion I believe for what they called “upgrades” w...
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An unsympathetic responseAug 24, 2026 12:43 pm - Residents of Elk Grove near the WGN tower are protesting a possible data center proposed by Mayor Johnson. His response was “It's better than a truck depot.” How about ne...
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Tax questions needing answers in IllinoisAug 24, 2026 12:42 pm - Did not Prtizker raid the highway fund to bail out the CTA? Now the suburbs, who have all the toll roads, will bail out the fund and in reality the CTA. Why does Illinois...
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Let’s see the facts on Trump ‘profiteering’Aug 21, 2026 11:22 am - In his recent letter, Jim Prescott suggests we “take a look at the profiteering Trump and his family and friends have raked in.” Well, I have no idea what profiteering yo...
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Support candidates who protect ordinary peopleAug 21, 2026 11:22 am - The first time I ever voted, I chose all Republican candidates. Growing up, I was deeply influenced by my conservative (and loving) grandfather. However, the Republican P...
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Thoughtful balance is key to quality of lifeAug 20, 2026 4:00 am - Naperville has built something special: excellent schools, outstanding parks, strong neighborhoods and a high quality of life — all while maintaining a reasonable propert...
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Don’t be suckers about the BearsAug 20, 2026 4:00 am - Maybe I shouldn't be but, I'm still shocked at how willing the Chicago area press is to lap up the Bears' poorly constructed PR campaign against Illinois. They botched th...
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The ballroom and the corruptionAug 18, 2026 10:56 am - If you actually believed our president when he said that the “ballroom” would not be paid for with taxpayer dollars, you might want to put the “deed” in the drawer where ...
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We’re falling behind on climate changeAug 18, 2026 10:55 am - From the New York Times, July 30: “Ravenous fires. Searing heat waves. Freakish storms. The summer of 2026 has already shattered meteorological records in several Europea...
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Why not do the math better on immigration?Aug 17, 2026 12:34 pm - The recent immigration crisis in Spain made me think about our immigration policy, especially given the current environment. Like most Americans, I don't believe in open ...