letters
Letter: Oversight of school funds
Oversight of schools fund The Lyons Township trustee of schools manages $150 million of investments for township school districts. This entity is separate from Lyons Township and has a three-person, elected board. I became aware of the fund while serving on the Western Springs Elementary …
Teacher appreciation
Teacher appreciation As we embark on Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-11), an encouraging new poll conducted by Everest College indicates that young adult Chicagoans do, in fact, hold educators in very high esteem. A majority of the 500 Chicago students and young adults polled – …
Cigarette tax is a good thing
Cigarette tax is a good thing Gov. Pat Quinn announced a series of initiatives to address the state’s fiscal and public health concerns. Included in his proposal is a plan to increase the state’s cigarette tax by $1 per pack. Illinois’ cigarette tax rate of …
Letter: Recommendations for playground
Recommendations for playground The Western Springs Park Board plans to reduce the size of the Forest Hill south playground this June. They know this is not a good plan. That is why they have unsuccessfully solicited additional funding from the Western Springs Elementary School District 101 …
Letter: Congratulations to Dillard
Congratulations to Dillard I would like to extend my congratulations to Sen. Kirk Dillard in his victory last Tuesday. On account of redistricting, we all faced difficult decisions and very unfortunate contests. While the race was spirited, it has been decided by the voters and …
Letter: Dillard shows integrity
Dillard shows integrity I just wanted to express my thanks to Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-24th of Hinsdale, for sponsoring legislation ending the corrupt General Assembly scholarship program. By sponsoring this legislation, Dillard is demonstrating his high level of integrity and his true commitment to doing …
Letter: Nybo for state Senate
Nybo for state Senate After the redistricting maps finally came out, it was very confusing for a time. Once I realized that Glen Ellyn had the opportunity to be represented by Chris Nybo in the state Senate, I was thrilled and able to get to …
Letter: Judge ratings available
Judge ratings available On March 20, voters will have a chance to cast their ballot in the Illinois primary for national, state and local offices. Often overlooked among the many candidates are the men and women running for judge. That is unfortunate because judges make …
Letter: Nybo honors his oath
Nybo honors his oath When I’m asked what I learned while earning my master’s in public administration and what I look for in a “good political candidate,” I always reflect on three tenets that were instilled by my instructors. The first: Be ethical. The second: …
Letter: Dillard for state senator
Dillard for state senator This year the 24th district’s state Sen. Kirk Dillard is competing against state Rep. Chris Nybo for the Republican nomination for the state Senate. Nybo supporters are attempting to recast Dillard as a participant in a big government machine devoid of positive …
Letter: Vote for Nybo
Vote for Nybo Kirk Dillard has been an Illinois state senator for 18 years and has been part of the political system in Springfield for more than 25 years. During that time, Illinois has spiraled deeper into debt amassing a $120 billion pension obligation. Dillard …
Letter: Nybo for state Senate
Nybo for state Senate In every political race it would be an advantage if one or more candidates made the selection process easier by being exemplary. Being exemplary would come with a record of high integrity, high achievement and a real and genuine desire to …
Letter: Voter turnout
Voter turnout “Decisions are made by those who show up.” Our right to vote is the most fundamental right we have as citizens. We have the right to elect those who will lead us and the right to remove those from office when they forget …
Letter — Thanks to the community
Thanks to the community Our Josh, now a household name, is back at Walter Reed Medical center. I have had time to go through photos and hear all the stories of the beautiful events that our community has done these past six months to help …
Capital punishment a matter of justice
Capital punishment a matter of justice I find myself compelled to respond to the Dec. 1 editorial opposing reinsating the death penalty. On March 9, Gov. Quinn abolished the death penalty in Illinois and commuted the death sentences of 15 defendants who had committed some …
