Red, white and blue. Together, in our nation’s flag, they stand as a symbol of freedom. But their presence is much deeper. These colors are ingrained in our culture, whether we notice them or not — from signs marking interstate highways to Popsicles shaped like rockets.

An 18-year-old Wayne man charged with reckless homicide and felony drunken driving in connection with a fatal crash in St. Charles did not enter a plea at a court hearing this week.

Foster held a round table in his Batavia office with about 20 people Wednesday, including local hospital officials, doctors, former patients and others concerned with both the state and debate of nationalized health care in America.

Check out the club and support group meetings, seminars, fundraisers and other events happening in the community.

Wheaton is one of the last places I’d expect to find anyone who doesn’t believe in God. Yet the city hosts a group called the Wheaton Atheists. Who knew? Meanwhile, there are the Fox Valley Atheists in Batavia, the Freethought Conversants in Glen Ellyn, and even the Non-Alcoholic Atheists in Lombard.

THE ISSUE
Public officials don’t always adhere to the principles upon which this nation founded more than 230 years ago.
OUR VIEW
We all need to reflect on what it means to live in a free society and act against the forces that trample our liberties.
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