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  • Letter: Truth in politics is imperative

    To the editor:Truth is important. It is most important in our politics, believe it or not. This may ...
    Sept. 30, 2016 - 11:00 am

  • Suburban Life Sound Off: Sept. 19-25, 2016

    Jobs are out thereIn regard to the job market, almost every day I walk past local businesses that ar ...
    Sept. 30, 2016 - 10:13 am

  • Letter: Donating blood saves lives

    To the editor:It’s high time that citizens of this country woke up to one cold, hard fact of life.We ...
    Sept. 29, 2016 - 8:04 am

  • Fields: It's a new day at Morton College

    It’s the beginning of another school year, with another class of students, and another year of quality education.
    Sept. 27, 2016 - 7:13 am

  • Bussey: Glen Ellyn Public Library invites residents to make their voices heard

    What do you want for our community? What issues do we have in our community? What aspirations do you have for our community? How do we make these thin ...
    Sept. 26, 2016 - 3:46 pm

  • Begalka: History suggests time to hop on board agri-tourism

    One of hottest trends in agriculture has nothing to do with designer crops or pick-your-own produce. Far from quenching our hunger, this crop has more ...
    Sept. 26, 2016 - 1:25 am

  • Helfers: Marengo-Union Chamber fall calendar fills up

    Fall officially has arrived, and excitement is in the crisp air with all the upcoming chamber events. Please be sure to check our website for the late ...
    Sept. 23, 2016 - 12:24 am

  • Editor's Desk: Sage invests in McHenry County, its workers

    I mentioned earlier this week that members of the Northwest Herald’s Editorial Board have been meeting with candidates in contested races of local int ...
    Sept. 23, 2016 - 12:23 am

  • Letter: U.S. Rep. Roskam protects students and their families

    To the Editor:Students today face a growing pressure to attend college in order to boost their chanc ...
    Sept. 19, 2016 - 11:40 am

  • Suburban Life Sound Off: Sept. 5-11, 2016

    Want to contribute to Sound Off? Call 331-481-6089 or email mslsoundoff@shawmedia.com.Want to contribute to Sound Off? Call 331-481-6089 or email msls ...
    Sept. 19, 2016 - 11:39 am

  • Letter: Legislators need to support students' education

    To the editor:I’m excited to return to the University of Illinois at the start of this new semester. ...
    Sept. 19, 2016 - 11:40 am

  • Valle: York Township here to serve residents

    Township government is the oldest form of government in our country; yet it is probably the one people are most unfamiliar with.
    Sept. 15, 2016 - 3:00 pm

  • Larson: High school parenting is gardening, not carpentry

    Effective parenting takes courage, wisdom and lots of prayers! This is particularly true for parents of high school students. Instead of thinking of p ...
    Sept. 13, 2016 - 2:04 pm

  • Ross: How not to raise a bully

    Bullying is unwanted aggressive behavior that involves an imbalance of power. It’s not just physical. Bullying can be verbal, such as teasing or name ...
    Sept. 12, 2016 - 11:00 am

  • Pineda: Move with the Mayor – a challenge that could save your life

    In the minute or so that it will take you to read this piece, one American will have died from heart disease.
    Sept. 9, 2016 - 5:00 pm

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