June 26, 2005

The Metaphorical Execution Of Dick Durbin

How much of the American ideal are we willing to give up to ensure the country's safety?.
 

May 25, 1997

An American Girl Joins The Army

Twenty-five years after Tricia Dieringer first put on an Army uniform, her desire to serve has brought her to the command of the 11th District American Legion, which includes 54 posts and upwards of 14,000 members in Kane, McHenry, DuPage and Will counties.

July 30, 1995

Behind These Eyes

Steve Abbott, a veteran South Elgin police officer, loved softball and the outdoors. But Lou Gehrig’s disease robbed him of the use of his body. Now bedridden and unable to speak, Abbott lives each day to its fullest in a new way and refuses to give up on life.

December 04, 1994

Senior Citizen Preference Forces Trade-off That Hurts Young People

It’s difficult to understand why a 70-year-old homeowner with a paid-off house should owe less property tax than a 35-year-old couple juggling student loans and daycare, especially when both earn the same income.