The Issue: The Illinois House has passed a bill that could affect where mentally unstable convicts are committed.
Our View: This measure should become law, thereby giving greater peace of mind to those who’ve been confronted with violence.
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The Issue: The use of performance-enhancing drugs has been a scourge on professional sports.
Our View: Local and state officials are taking the proper steps to protect the health of our children.
The Issue: Some people try to multitask when they’re in a car just like they do when they’re sitting at their desk at work.
Our View: We commend legislators for making it illegal for drivers to read or send text messages, or use a cell phone in a school zone, and residents should abide by the new laws.
The Issue: Some people try to multitask when they’re in a car just like they do when they’re sitting at their desk at work.
Our View: We commend legislators for making it illegal for drivers to read or send text messages, or use a cell phone in a school zone, and residents should abide by the new laws.
Tuesday was Illinois’ earliest primary election ever. Let’s put that down in the history books and move future primary elections to later in the year.
Get ready for months and months of clashing campaigns, with conflicting talk about the hurt of taxes on one side, and the benefit of the programs they pay for on the other side.
Suburban Life opinions editor Jerry Moore will live blog all day on the primary election.
The Issue: The president of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce said what happens in Springfield will definitely affect businesses.
Our View: Voters must participate in the primary and general elections this year to demand action on helping to create jobs.
Check out these election-related letters from residents in the western suburbs.
The Issue: The recession has hit philanthropic groups particularly hard, in that demand for their services has risen as donations have dropped.
Our view: Those who have the means should make a point this holiday season to help these organizations.
The Issue: In a monthslong rollback effort, opponents of last year’s hike were finally able to over-ride Todd Stroger’s veto.
Our view: This move will help local businesses in towns bordering other counties that offer lower tax rates.
