Last Wednesday April 11, 2012, I was a guest on the WGN Midday News Lunchbreak segment with anchor Dina Biar, showcasing some of my Great … Read more ›
Opinion
From the community
Death was NOT a drowning
The TribLocal reported on Feb. 23 that a 77-year-old man died of drowning on Sunday, Feb. 19 in a Grayslake retirement community pool.I was in … Read more ›
Back Talk: Talkin’ ’bout my generation
TribLocal and The Mash, the Chicago Tribune’s weekly newspaper and website serving teenagers in the city and suburbs, recently asked area high school students about … Read more ›
From the community
Lake County DOT Presents Facts around Selected Realignment of US Rte 45
There has been increased public interest in a proposed project to realign U.S. Route 45 at Millburn Road and Grass Lake Road. It’s important for … Read more ›
From the community
Op-Ed: Increasing Disabled Housing While Decreasing State’s Debt
By Leo Kirwan When you hear Illinois state budget, what’s the first word that comes to mind? Over-extended? Disastrous? Crisis? What if our State could … Read more ›
From the community
Health Care For All
Comprehensive, universal health care for all Illinoisans doesn’t need to mean higher taxes and more spending.With a looming $2 billion deficit in the state budget, … Read more ›
From the community
Governor Quinn Must Not Slash Funding For Sexual Abuse Treatment and Prevention
From Toren Flink, Executive Director of Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center in Gurnee. This letter was recently sent to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn after ZCenter received … Read more ›
From the community
Survey Says…Dold Out of Touch on Environmental Issues in the 10th Congressional District Illinois
A survey done by the National Resources Defense Council indicates that Illinois 10th District Congressman Bob Dold is badly out of touch with his district’s … Read more ›
Green consumers buy from green companies: But how do you know?
By Donnie Dann We are all consumers. From staples like groceries, transportation, clothing, housing, etc, to the discretionary expenditures such as vacations, entertainment, charitable contributions … Read more ›
From the community
Fairground news that people didn't hear about
What once was a part of history, a family tradition and a strong future now lies in politics, halftruths and public confusion. Are the finances … Read more ›
