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Let's leave God out of it. Let's leave race out of it. And, heck, if we really want to do what's good for the state of Illinois, let's leave political party out of it. (Now, that's heretical.)

Full Story published 1/6/2009 12:01 AM

More interest should mean more voices

This is a tough year for municipalities across the Chicago area. Suburban officials are looking at budget cuts that include layoffs, fewer services and, as a story in today's Daily Herald reports, cutting back on festival and fireworks budgets.

Full Story published 1/5/2009 12:06 AM

Letters to the Editor

Time to wake up, American voters

For this unrepentant advocate of the proven nutritional value of some luncheon meats, it's time for yet another spine-tingling excursion into what some vociferous critics refer to as "baloney."

Full Story published 1/6/2009 12:01 AM

Whatever happened to 'we the people?'

Springfield has a real problem. Do they want an open, honest election to elect a senator to the Illinois Senate seat in Washington? Or do they want only a Democrat to fill that seat?

Full Story published 1/6/2009 12:01 AM

If the shoe was on the other foot

It isn't as if this state isn't suffering enough. A governor who has become totally ineffective. A state that is billions of dollars in debt. On and on. So instead of concentrating on removing the governor and righting the ship of government, what are the Republicans concerned about?

Full Story published 1/6/2009 12:01 AM

Outdated laws defy fairness, logic

There's a lot of wisdom in your editorial on Winners, Losers, and the CN merger, i.e., the lesson from the Bartlett balefill of, "Never give up." I hope this is not lost on the people of Barrington and other communities unfairly harmed by this deal.

Full Story published 1/6/2009 12:01 AM

Governor can make temporary appointment

In December, I heard many people discuss how Illinois should choose its new U.S. senator. Some people say that we should hold a special election, and others say that the governor should appoint someone.

Full Story published 1/6/2009 12:01 AM

Thanks for support of U.S. troops

The Yellow Ribbon Support Group has sent more than 12,300 boxes since April 2003 to the troops serving in harm's way with the help of civic groups, church congregations and American patriots.

Full Story published 1/6/2009 12:01 AM

At least governor's showing up for work

With all the troubles that the troubles of Gov. Blagojevich has caused the residents of Illinois, we should be grateful for one noticeable improvement.

Full Story published 1/6/2009 12:01 AM

There's no way to justify CN deal

In regard to the recent letter criticizing Mayor Karen Darch of Barrington for her stand against the CN Railroad acquisition, perhaps the writer is not fully aware of what this means to Barrington, as well as several surrounding communities.

Full Story published 1/6/2009 12:01 AM

Rare embarrassment for one's country

Several post election meandering thoughts. Michelle Obama once uttered those now infamous words, "This is the first time in my adult life that I am proud of my country." This evil country that afforded her an Ivy League education and a cushy six-figure job? But I digress.

Full Story published 1/6/2009 12:01 AM

Durbin stance on Ryan an 'insult'

I would like to be the first to call for the resignation of Sen. Dick Durbin from his elected seat in the U.S. Senate. It is obvious he no longer represents the people of Illinois (except special interest groups).

Full Story published 1/6/2009 12:01 AM

Here's the real tragedy of Gaza

The 100 tons of bombs Israel dropped on Hamas security installations in Gaza are front page news because they killed, in one stroke, 230 Palestinians and injured hundreds more.

Full Story published 1/6/2009 12:01 AM

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