Lesser for Lake CountyIt would not be surprising if "endorsement by brother-in-law" did not appear on any candidate's list. I, as Rick Lesser's brother-in-law, am... Commissioner Dan PatlakI am writing to ask for your support of an outstanding public official in the Republican primary on Tuesday, March 20th. Dan Patlak is a... Blagojevich cartoonAs I looked at Joe Fournier's cleverly drawn cartoon, "Happy Haircut!" (Op-Art, March 2), illustrating the future and brand new look of... Coolidge for CongressLeslie Coolidge is a Democrat running for Congress in the newly remapped District 6. I am enthused about having such an intelligent woman... Memorable musicDelaying my routine piano practice, wanted to write to thank the Tribune for making this morning's issue so musically enjoyable. High school footballAs an active 70-year-old who has participated in many different sports over my lifetime, including high-school football and college/post-... Professional athletesHow much longer will the public be swayed by professional athletes who voluntarily retire or are released from their teams with tearful... Republican talkI am not a religious person, but I always thought I understood Christianity. So what the Republican presidential candidates are doing... Gas pricesLike all stories and opinions I've seen on this subject, there's never a mention of one of the most egregious - taxes. In our area they... Midwest TwelveSince the Big Ten conference now has 12 schools, isn't it about time to change the name? Colts rebuildPeyton Manning's recent release by the Indianapolis Colts reminds me of what Michael Corleone said in The Godfather: "It's not... Chicago Infrastructure TrustOn behalf of the thousands of men and woman who comprise the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters (CRCC), I applaud the recent... ‘H’ush LimbaughA few years ago, in a writing class, I used Rush Limbaugh as an example of something. I inadvertently typed an H instead of an R for the... Mike Nerheim 2012I am excited to add my endorsement to Mike Nerheim for Lake County State's Attorney. Grading teachersThis is in response to editorial writer, Paul Weingarten's "Grading Teachers" (Editorial, March 3). Office superstarsColumnist Rex W. Huppke, the Tribune's self-anointed "America's most beloved workplace-advice columnist" is a really funny guy. Most not-so-... Tobacco warningsIn Steve Chapman's recent opinion piece ("When tobacco warnings go too far", News, March 4), he quotes U.S. District Judge Richard Leon's... Police stationI am dismayed by the recent police station closings and I am sure that as time passes the absence of the one in my neighborhood will cause... State taxLike most folks in Illinois, I am doing both my state and federal taxes. Doing federal taxes is not fun and fairly discouraging. But... Blunt amendmentThe Blunt Amendment is aptly named. It would allow any employer to be excused from obeying the health care law if it would be "contrary... G-8 desireSomeone told me they saw Mayor Emanuel at City Hall today hit the side of his head with the heel of his hand and say, "I could have had a G-... Limbaugh leadershipRush Limbaugh is arguably the de facto head of the Republican Party. Any time a Republican politician strays from the right-wing... Chevy voltI had to chuckle when I read that GM is going to lay off 1,300 workers who make the Chevy Volt ("GM to halt Volt production for five weeks",... School securityChildren with guns are absolutely out of hand with the past week and all the high school shootings. Clearly there isn't enough security in... Rush Limbaugh apologyRush Limbaugh is now apologizing for calling a Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke a "slut" and a "prostitute" because she testified in... Outrageous LimbaughGeorgetown University law student Sandra Fluke's congressional testimony in regard to the contraception controversy was courageous and... School disciplineI have been a teacher with the Noble Street Network of Charter Schools for four years now, and in light of recent media attention... Higher educationIn "Rick Santorum's reverse snobbery" (Commentary, Feb 29), Tribune columnist Clarence Page correctly points out the cynical motivation... Diplomatic apologiesThis is in response to "We're sorry; No regrets over U.S. apology for Quran burning" (Commentary, Feb. 29), by Tribune columnist Eric Zorn. Catholic consciencesI respect the views of the writer in "Abortion, contraception and the Catholic Church; A layman's moral conscience" (Perspective, Feb. 29).... Preserve human servicesGov. Pat Quinn's proposed 2013 budget plan focuses on the big-dollar-sign issues of Medicaid, state pensions and corporate tax loopholes ("... D. ShigleyWhat a treat turning the page and seeing a photo displayed that was made by my late husband, D. Shigley ("Honoring Muddy Waters", Photo,... Non-profit executivesThis is in response to columnist Dennis Byrne's article, "Cashing in on charities" (Opinion, Feb. 28). Ilya Sheyman campaignI am a volunteer for the Ilya Sheyman campaign for Congress in the 10th District, making phone calls to local voters in his Highland Park... Rating judicial candidatesOn Tuesday, March 20, voters will have a chance to cast their ballot in the Illinois primary for national, state and local offices. Illiana ExpresswayThis is in response to "State officials unveil preferred route for Illiana Expressway" (News, Feb. 25). Chris Kennedy voteI am a lawyer who has practiced in Lake County for 20 years. I know all of the candidates running for Lake County State's Attorney. |
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