Letters

Letter: Osteopathic physicians provide best of both worlds

In response to Kami Booth’s article, Look outside the medicine cabinet when treating pain, I would like to suggest that Booth and her readers consider having their medical care provided by a doctor of osteopathic medicine. Booth is correct when she states traditional medical students …

Letter: No to for-profit detention facilities anywhere in Illinois

On Saturday, April 6, many people gathered to protest an attempt by Corrections Corporation of America to build a for-profit detention center, this time in Joliet. Profit motives do not belong anywhere in our justice system, especially immigration. Those lacking proper documentation are not criminals. …

Letter: Common sense solutions to gun violence needed

On behalf of our members and supporters, the League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area strongly urges our U. S. representatives and senators to pass common sense solutions to the gun violence that is plaguing our nation. It is time for Congress to …

Candidate to involve residents in Indian Head Park

Candidates to involve residents I am writing today to ask my fellow residents of Indian Head Park voters to elect Amy Wittenberg, Brenda O’Laughlin, and Tom Hinshaw to the Village Board. When I left office, we had a balanced budget, residents active …

Hinshaw, O’Laughlin and Wittenberg for Indian Head Park

I support Tom Hinshaw, Brenda O’Laughlin and AmyJo Wittenberg for Indian Head Park trustee. They will bring a new level of transparency, openness, and collaboration to the Village Board, and will engage our village government to seek new ways to solve the issues facing our …

Barker, Gilman, Sengpiel and Violante for District 107

As I look back on the last four years, my departure from the Pleasantdale School Board is going to be, without a doubt, bittersweet. I will miss looking out for the best interests of not only the families and children of our district, but more …

Support Mirabile and Hawbaker for District 107 School Board

In recent weeks I have read many of the letters regarding the upcoming District 107 School Board election. The letters have been very insightful as to why the individual feels his or her candidate is the best person. The letters are from a personal perspective …

Letter: Barker dedicated to Pleasantdale

I am a parent. I like Pleasantdale schools. The school district has earned The Red Apple and other awards which have lead me, and keep me here. The beacon of excellence shines from the committed teachers, administration, and parents. Kim Barker is a parent who …

Letter: Violante for District 107 Board

I strongly encourage people to support Kristin Violante, candidate for the Elementary School District 107 Board. In my role as a trustee with the village of Willowbrook, I have worked closely with Violante and seen firsthand the strong work ethic and professionalism she brings to …

Letter: Death penalty not arbitrary

As DuPage County state’s attorney, I take exception to several statements in The Doings’ recent editorial “Positive Trend on Death Penalty.” The suggestion the death penalty has “been applied arbitrarily” ignores the reality that prosecutors across the country painstakingly agonize over each individual case in …

Hawbaker and Mirabile for District 107

I have personally known Mike Hawbaker since he moved into the district over six years ago. I have had the pleasure of living close and seeing firsthand what a wonderful caring father, husband and neighbor he is. Having four young children in District 107, Hawbaker …

Focus 4 the Future for District 107

I support the Focus 4 the Future candidates because they are the right combination of what Pleasantdale School District 107 needs to move forward. Current board members have rested on their laurels long enough. Achievement levels are dropping, expenses are increasing, and we lag behind …

Letter: Support Barker/Violante for Pleasantdale District 107

Support Barker/Violante We enthusiastically support both Kim Barker and Kristin Violante for District 107. As residents of Willow Springs for the past four and a half years we have one child in first grade at Pleasantdale Elementary and one who will begin kindergarten in the …

Violante for District 107

Violante in District 107 I am confidently writing to you today about Kristin Violante who is running for the District 107 School Board. I know Violante through her work as the superintendent of Parks and Recreation for Willowbrook. She understands the financial constraints municipalities such …

Focus 4 endorsement for District 107

I would like to endorse Kristin Violante and her Focus 4 the Future running mates Greg Sengpiel, Doug Gilman and Kim Barker. Violante realizes the difficult task of shifting staff, students and parents into the rigor of the Common Core. She also understands the importance …