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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.
Speak Out for May 22, 2013
Thanks to Donna Vickroy for sharing the story of Homewood resident Kathy Austin, who is virtually blind, and her guide dog, Solomon. What an inspiration!
Speak Out for May 21, 2013
What’s up with hearing about the Red Line closing for over a week? Are people so dumb that they can’t read signs posted at the train stations or listen to announcements? Why all the TV coverage?
Speak Out for May 20, 2013
The world would be a much better place if people were as eager to adopt homeless children as they are to take in abandoned puppies.
Speak Out for May 19, 2013
I’ve got a lot of respect for Chicago Bulls players Nate Robinson and Joakim Noah, but you’ve got to lose before you win.
Speak Out for May 17, 2013
They let kids pet the stingrays at Shedd Aquarium. Wildlife expert Steve Irwin died swimming with them when the barb stuck him.
Speak Out for May 16, 2013
The Rolling Stones will be in town soon. I’d like to see a picture taken of drummer Charlie Watts standing next to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. You can run the caption “Separated at birth.”
Speak Out for May 15, 2013
The third time’s the charm. Jamie Doyle is back as mayor in Manhattan. I hope he succeeds in bringing the village back together and moving forward, as he stated his goals were in his recent interview.
Speak Out for May 14, 2013
In recognition of all the mayor has done for or to Tinley Park, I think Oak Park Avenue should be renamed Ed Zabrocki Drive.
Speak Out for May 13, 2013
President Richard Nixon had his Watergate. President Obama now has his Benghazi.
Speak Out for May 12, 2013
I am proud to be an owner of a Ford car. It was reported that Ford is going to hire 2,000 more workers to keep up with demand.
Speak Out for May 10, 2013
Kudos to Hannah Jarman for her academic excellence at Shepard High School. You will inspire many people now and in the near future. Way to go, Hannah!
Speak Out for May 9, 2013
Whenever a tragedy happens like it did in Boston then they always say we’re going to have to step up security. Security should be 24 hours per day and 365 days per year.
Speak Out for May 8, 2013
To all Christians: I want to know if you have ever prayed for the most notorious sinner of all time — Satan. I’m just asking.
Speak Out for May 7, 2013
I donate pet food to the local shelter. They need our help with supplies. I hope it saves animals from death and is not a welfare handout. Make sure people who adopt can afford to feed them.
