Letters to the Editor
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Kirk fights taxes and spendingJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Congressman Mark Kirk should be applauded for standing up against wasteful spending. All too often, our tax dollars are wasted on frivolous spending projects. Kirk led ...
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Visit Sugar Grove's farmers marketJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - One of the best things about the summer is the Sugar Grove Farmer's Market. The market volunteers want everyone to know that we have changed locations and will now be at...
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Race tracks don't merit slot machines<Jun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - On Sunday, the Illinois Channel presented a program stressing the call for slot machines at horse race tracks. The speakers stressed the need for revenue from slot mach...
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God's real view of an abominationJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Nancy Herman's letter Monday, "Editorial conflicts with 'fear God' vow," I would like to respectfully suggest a careful and prayerful reading of scripture...
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When insatiable egos drive conductJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Two of our local luminaries with seemingly nothing in common have recently received national attention because of their public pronouncements. First, former governor Th...
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Springfield acts like it's WashingtonJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - One of the reasons people usually respect state legislators more than congressmen is a state official can always profess to being fiscally responsible -- unlike those wa...
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A welcome change of plans for parkJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - I want to thank the Glen Ellyn Park District for changing the plans to build soccer fields in Ackerman Woods! I hope the park district and village of Glen Ellyn will co...
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Durbin must work to pass HIV bilJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - With 15,000 new HIV infections every day, we are running against the clock in our fight against HIV/AIDS. In sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 75 percent of those living with ...
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The train's almost never on timeJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - I suggest that Metra'a North Central line stop using the term "schedule" or "timetable" and instead use the more accurate phrase, "suggested departure times." I ride the...
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Competition is natural for childrenJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - In regard to the Saturday front page article on "Playground Politics," let's drink the Kool-Aid, pass out the participation trophies, put on our robes and jump aboard th...