Letters to the Editor
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In this climate, beauty is a luxurySep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Even though the number of households in Arlington Heights that are unable to pay their water bills on time has increased to 1,000, all nine of Arlington Heights elected ...
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Appreciates Crespo's work in SpringfieldSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - As a personal banker and working mother, I would like to thank state Rep. Fred Crespo for his outstanding work and leadership in fighting against unfair tax increases. E...
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No need to call out the GuardSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I'm sure that Mr. Thompson of Lisle is a fine gentleman, but seems to have missed the point on Gov. Sarah Palin, in his letter in the paper on Sept. 7. The people of Ala...
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Urge lawmakers to reinstate fundingSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - An alcohol or drug addiction can have a devastating impact on an individual's life. It can negatively affect that person's work, family, friends, and community. The solu...
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Don't knock him for his oratorySep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I would like to congratulate you for writing that a candidate who can move and inspire by using the spoken word should not be considered a hindrance. Barack Obama critic...
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Government would ruin health careSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - A letter in the Sept. 1, Daily Herald urges support for "universal health care," to which I would say, "Fine, as long as it is not administered by the government." The ...
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District 15 class size formula needs workSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I am writing to express concern with the large class sizes in several District 15 schools. In my child's school (Lake Louise), each third grade class has 30 or more chil...
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Keep kids safe from goose droppingsSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I fully agree with letter from Linda Gierlach in Monday's Herald. I wondered what golf courses and playgrounds at schools do. Foxes, dogs, etc. I saw children playing in...
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Froehlich a good legislator to turn toSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - As a senior citizen, I feel lucky that I have a nice place to live, my companion dog Buddy who helps guide me when my eyesight cannot, and many good friends and neighbor...
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Costs of rail merger will be far greaterSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - The Surface Transportation Board's draft Environmental Impact Statement fails to give a realistic picture of the damage that the proposed CN purchase of the EJ&E would b...