I beg to differ with the opinion expressed in a recent Fence Post by the president of Teamster Local 706 regarding the Employee Free Choice Act. There are enough problems on both sides of the fence, but the EFCA is not the answer. The very name of t...

The following is a complete list of races and referenda endorsed by the Daily Herald Editorial Board. Municipal Addison Trustee (full endorsement) Sylvia Layne Harry Theodore Richard Veenstra Clerk (full endorsement) Lucille A. Zucchero An...

I first met Kajandra Love at the Wood Dale Park District, where she was an instructor I have known her children for several years. They are very well-mannered and reliable children. I know Kajandra to be a dedicated public servant. She is active in ...

F. Scott Fitzgerald once famously said there are no second acts in American lives. He was wrong - and Wood Dale-based actor Peter Verdico's life proves it. Raised on Chicago's West Side, a graduate of Austin High School, Verdico began his working l...

News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date. April 3 Northwest Women's Connection luncheon: Noon Thursday, April 9, Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Judy Dagraedt presents, "Peace in the Midst of Turmo...

Mid-Suburban West Barrington Coach: Todd Kuklinski (sixth year) Last season: Fourth place MSL Key losses: Dan Quarfoot, Andrew Cobb, Nate Wokoun, Derek Shelton (state qualifier) Key returnees: Seniors Kevin Crowley (state qualifier), Bruce Johnsto...

To help Addison fight the punishing economy, both candidates for village president say attracting retailers and industrial tenants is a key strategy. Three-term incumbent Larry Hartwig says he offers the experience and long-honed business relationsh...

I support Roy Wesley for alderman Ward 2 in Wood Dale. I have known Roy for several years and know he works hard for issues that face the city. Roy brought the idea of using biodiesel in fire trucks at Wood Dale and last year Roy brought forth the ...