It seems the local supporters of Democratic congressional candidate, Dan Seals, cannot resist distorting Congressman Mark Kirk's voting record. In a recent letter to the Daily Herald, Seals supporter Gregory Mykos claims Kirk is "walking in lock st...

If Dan Seals can't organize a cheap gas stunt, what can he do for us in Washington? Last month, Seals offered free gas for votes in an effort to highlight the price of gas. As if we did not know. His stunt tied up traffic so badly that Lincolnshire ...

The president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is in the news for yet again threatening Israel with destruction. At a celebration marking the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, Ahmadinejad said of Israel: "You should know that the criminal and terrorist Zio...

Dan Seals is not qualified to be a congressman. He is technically able to stand for election since he is over 25 year old. But he lacks the experience to do anywhere near a satisfactory job. Mr. Seals has never lived in the district and refuses t...

To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Health & fitness" in the subject line. The Art of Living Course: June 6...

To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Health & fitness" in the subject line. Take Charge of Your Health: 10 a...

SPRINGFIELD -- Suburban lawmakers' reaction to the guilty verdicts against Gov. Rod Blagojevich's former political fundraiser suggests a crucial nail may have been hammered into the Chicago Democrat's political coffin. Several area legislators quest...

Now that Barack Obama has garnered the necessary number of Democratic delegates, the real 2008 presidential campaign can finally begin. And it's Sen. John McCain versus the ultra-liberal mainstream media. If you think you've had Illinois' junior sen...