In our editorial this week, we focus on how the full consequences of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have been felt by a small percentage of Americans. We must commit ourselves this Memorial Day to honoring those who died by assisting veterans get on with their lives.

The issue: The full consequences of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have been felt by a small percentage of Americans.

Our view: We must commit ourselves this Memorial Day to honoring those who died by assisting veterans get on with their lives.

A federal judge ruled that Berwyn must allow a methadone clinic to open to treat those addicted to opiates such as heroin. Officials passed a zoning ordinance limiting where these facilities could be located, but the judge ruled this violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. Would you be comfortable with a methadone clinic in your community?

While we're all familiar with the silk poppies distributed around Memorial Day, many people don't the history of this tradition. Money raised through the annual Poppy Days program benefits local veterans and their families.

In our editorial this week, we focus on how a study released recently shows that Muslims have become the third-largest religious group in Illinois. Changes in religious demographics require an effort on everyone’s part to increase their understanding of each other.

The issue: A study released recently shows that Muslims have become the third-largest religious group in Illinois.

Our view: Changes in religious demographics require an effort on everyone’s part to increase their understanding of each other.

A think tank left the thinking behind a few weeks ago when it posted an image of Ted Kaczynski on a billboard In Maywood questioning the legitimacy of climate change. Some sponsors have withdrawn their support for the group as a result of the controversy.

A man from the western suburbs has sued the Metra commuter rail system for rides he purchased but never used. John DiVito of Roselle bought three 10-ride passes in 2009 and 2010 for about $110. However, he said he only made 11 trips before the passes expired, leaving about $66 worth of unused rides.

While some steps have been taken, more needs to be done to bring economic redevelopment to downtown Lombard. It’s good to see more dedicated people become involved with the Lombard Town Centre to help improve the shopping district.

The issue: While some steps have been taken, more needs to be done to bring economic redevelopment to downtown Lombard.

Our view: It’s good to see more dedicated people become involved with the Lombard Town Centre to help improve the shopping district.

The District 113A School Board gave more discretion to its president in placing items on the agendas of upcoming meetings. Could it be mere coincidence that board member Dave Molitor sought more authority for a position that he has come to hold?

The issue: The District 113A School Board gave more discretion to its president in placing items on the agendas of upcoming meetings.

Our view: Could it be mere coincidence that board member Dave Molitor sought more authority for a position that he has come to hold?

District 86 board member Dianne Barrett has refiled a complaint in her lawsuit to gain access to school records. School districts must make all records available to members of their governing bodies as they oversee all district operations.

The issue: District 86 board member Dianne Barrett has refiled a complaint in her lawsuit to gain access to school records.

Our view: School districts must make all records available to members of their governing bodies as they oversee all district operations.

Chicago will host the NATO summit the weekend of May 19 and 20, and transportation will be problematic. People in the western suburbs will be affected by the event. We encourage everyone to help mitigate problems as best they can.

The issue: Chicago will host the NATO summit the weekend of May 19 and 20, and transportation will be problematic.

Our view: People in the western suburbs will be affected by the event. We encourage everyone to help mitigate problems as best they can.

Members of the St. Charles community have rallied around STC Underground, an after-school facility for teenagers. We urge continued support of this program, as it provides a safe place for young people to hang out during the week.

The issue: Members of the St. Charles community have rallied around STC Underground, an after-school facility for teenagers.

Our view: We urge continued support of this program, as it provides a safe place for young people to hang out during the week.

Kane County officials are looking at alternative sites for a music facility instead of the Fabyan Forest Preserve. An outdoor concert venue would be nice, but there are better areas in the county where it could be constructed.

The issue: Kane County officials are looking at alternative sites for a music facility instead of the Fabyan Forest Preserve.

Our view: An outdoor concert venue would be nice, but there are better areas in the county where it could be constructed.