Letters to the Editor
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Donald Trump doesn't care about usOct 15, 2026 9:30 am - We have a president whose actions have harmed the vast majority of Americans. Everything costs more now: food, gasoline, clothing, building materials, diesel fuel, applia...
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What wasn’t said about Constitution, immigrationOct 13, 2026 12:01 pm - In the “Your Views” section Sept. 28, Javeed Akhter attempts to “educate” Americans on our Constitution and an ancient Islam Constitution. In regards to the U.S. Constitu...
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Consider the timing for library’s proposed expansionOct 13, 2026 12:01 pm - I strongly support the Vernon Area Public Library and recognize the value it provides to our community, our families and our property values. My concern is not with the l...
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Outdated ideas about socialismOct 13, 2026 12:00 pm - In a letter, Larry Casey from Huntley offers his view of communism and socialism. He writes: “Socialism is an economic and political theory that holds that the public, as...
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Democrats need to be doersOct 13, 2026 11:59 am - With the general election less than a month away, the Democratic Party has an alluring opportunity to alter the trajectory of the country and thwart the agenda of Preside...
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Selling of animals at chainsOct 13, 2026 11:59 am - I’m a St. Charles resident and reptile owner, and I started a petition asking Petco and PetSmart to stop selling animals in their stores. Over 200 people have signed. I’m...
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Trump's actions make no senseOct 13, 2026 11:58 am - No matter how hard I try, I cannot make any sense out of President Donald Trump’s war on Iran. His pal Russian President Vladimir Putin is sharing intelligence and logist...
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Why do we need data centers?Oct 13, 2026 11:58 am - The debate over data centers is persistently oversimplified. Some say we need data centers to beat our international competitors or to generate jobs; others say we don’t ...
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Emergency nurses serve us allOct 13, 2026 11:57 am - They greet us in triage or at the side of a stretcher to assess and treat our injuries and illnesses. They offer a blanket and comforting words as we sit beside our loved...
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License plate readers help policeOct 13, 2026 11:56 am - Last week, a shooting occurred in the parking lot at the Oakbrook Center shopping mall. A man was shot and killed. Police used license plate reader cameras to find and ca...