Our View: Different kind of ‘fog of war’
This is the month dedicated to remembering the wars America has fought and honoring those who paid with their lives in defense of their country. We value our debt to them. But as this new century of permanent war rolls toward the middle of its …
Forum: Honor our veterans this weekend
Memorial Day is the time to remember all veterans, living and dead, and to show them how much you appreciate the sacrifices they have made so we can have the freedom we share. Millions of men and women have given their time away from their …
Speak Out for May 26, 2013
Presidents cannot change the price of gasoline. There is nothing that they can do about it so yelling at President Obama is not going to change what is happening.
How to honor our flag
The flag of the United States of America is the ultimate symbol that we as citizens of this great country offer our pledge of allegiance to as we salute or cross our hearts. It is with pride that we, as citizens, often wish to pay …
Our View: Enabling most 17-year-olds to cast ballots
The idea that 17-year-olds should be able to vote in Illinois primary elections if they turn 18 before the next general election sprang from a most appropriate source. Andrew Conneen’s government class at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire suggested the idea to state Sen. Terry …
Forum: Democratic double standard
Seeing President Barack Obama and four former presidents at the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Texas reminded me of the media and Democrats harping at Bush because he hadn’t vetoed any legislation during his presidency. Query: How many pieces of legislation …
Speak Out for May 24, 2013
Where is the accounting for the lottery money? Isn’t it supposed to help education? Where is all this money going and coming from? Does it come from balls dropping, scratch-off tickets or what?
Our View: Approve same-sex marriage in Illinois
The General Assembly’s plate is full of major issues as it heads toward the May 31 end of the spring session — pension reform, concealed carry of guns, gambling expansion and same-sex marriage. All are controversial, but the one that should be easiest to approve …
Forum: Oppose change in refinery assessment
We would like to inform the taxpayers of Lockport Township High School District 205 and Will County School District 92 of a potential change in Illinois law regarding oil refinery tax assessment that would have severe financial ramifications for the taxpayers and students of the …
Speak Out for May 23, 2013
It’s nice to see traditions continue such as Homewood-Flossmoor Park District hosting the 10th annual Homewood Railroad Heritage Day. It sounded like a great day for model train buffs.
Our View: New mayor must quit school board
Sharon Rybak, a lifelong resident of Midlothian, was elected mayor April 9 in an upset and pledged to make village government more accessible and transparent. She said she intended to “make a difference” and hoped residents would “give me a chance.” We’re willing to give …
Forum: Backs Cullerton’s pension bill
If we are to have an honest dialogue about Senate Bill 2404, the pension reform legislation sponsored by Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) and supported by the unions representing a half-million workers and retirees affected by the bill, we need to work with facts, not …
