Mayor’s declaration: I would like to respond to the recent comments in Letters to the Editor concerning the new Mayor’s declaration that God was back in the City Council. ]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:56:36 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20760500-474/letter-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20760500-474/letter-to-the-editor.html

Conceal-carry under scrutiny: Alderman Sam Cunningham’s remarks concerning his stance on conceal-carry in your June 5 article were meant to sound fair, but his true feelings were masked under illogical and poorly worded attempts at diplomacy. ]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:50:01 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20695332-474/letters-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20695332-474/letters-to-the-editor.html

Library name change: For about fifty years I have subscribed to, and enjoyed reading, the Waukegan/Lake County News-Sun. The June 3rd issue was particularly interesting because of the lead article about “Libraries, present and future,” by Neil Steinberg. ]]> Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:19:15 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20532802-474/letters-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20532802-474/letters-to-the-editor.html

Unchecked authority: In the waning days of this spring’s legislative session in Springfield, Democrats voted to strip Lake County of its own control of its elections by enacting an election commission filled with members appointed by a judge. Yes, a judge, not the county board. ]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:49:37 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20576385-474/letters-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20576385-474/letters-to-the-editor.html

A new beginning: As reported in the Lake County News-Sun in its Weekend Edition, May 25-26, House passes concealed carry, a Concealed Carry bill (SB2193) overwhelmingly passed the Illinois House on Friday, May 24, with a vote of 85 to 30, thereby setting up a showdown that could well determine which Democratic elected leader welds the most state power: Governor Quinn, House Leader Mike Madigan, or Chicago’s Mayor Emmanuel? ]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:15:16 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20390079-474/letters-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20390079-474/letters-to-the-editor.html

National Medal: On May 8, I had the honor of traveling to the White House and receiving the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ National Medal from First Lady Michelle Obama on behalf of the board of trustees, staff, and community. ]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 02:49:00 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20413806-474/letter-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20413806-474/letter-to-the-editor.html

Always present: In response to the expressed notion at a recent Waukegan City Council meeting that Mayor Wayne Motley is “bringing God back” and a pastor’s prayer claiming to “welcome God back after four years of foolishness” (presumably referring to the moment of silence in lieu of a spoken prayer during the previous administration). ]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 02:43:52 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20387493-474/letters-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20387493-474/letters-to-the-editor.html

Teaching climate: In reference to the story regarding the transferring of teachers in Highland Park, look no further and pay close attention to the teaching climate in your own school district. ]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 02:30:50 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20296770-474/letter-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20296770-474/letter-to-the-editor.html

Dangers of online dating: I have thought long and hard about writing about dating online. ]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 02:54:04 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20170143-474/letter-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20170143-474/letter-to-the-editor.html

Breast cancer screenings: Research shows that cancer screenings save lives. Detecting cancer early increases the chances of successful treatment, improves survival rates and cuts overall medical costs in Illinois. ]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:03:04 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20127117-474/letters-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20127117-474/letters-to-the-editor.html

ComEd politics: I agree with the recent News-Sun article on Power Companies. To note: ComEd spokesman Fidel Marquez Jr. said customers would be happy if Governor Quinn’s veto might not hold up? ]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 04:34:01 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20080348-474/letters-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20080348-474/letters-to-the-editor.html

Pardon John Kirkaou: Though he did not participate in torture, ex-CIA agent John Kiriakou was the first person to publicly acknowledge the Bush administration’s inhumane abuse of detainees. ]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 05:22:00 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20003525-474/letter-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/20003525-474/letter-to-the-editor.html

Richmond has a future: For several years now I’ve been reading about Jereme Richmond and his relationship with the law. ]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:06:54 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/19932148-474/letters-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/19932148-474/letters-to-the-editor.html

Seconds count: Even though I am not connected with law enforcement in any way, I take offense to any 14-year-old criticizing the manner in which police officers operate their squad cars. ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:14:55 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/19831283-474/letters-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/19831283-474/letters-to-the-editor.html

Proposed Internet Tax: Recently Senator Durbin was successful in obtaining a test vote in the U.S. for what is officially known as the Market Fairness Act of 2013 (referred to as the “Internet sales tax” bill). ]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2013 06:04:21 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/19732405-474/letters-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/19732405-474/letters-to-the-editor.html

Lab animals: World Week for Animals in Laboratories this week spotlights the millions of animals who suffer and die each year in research and testing. This is an important time to address the myth that animal experiments are a “necessary evil,” essential for medical progress. ]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 06:45:56 -0500 http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/19709133-474/letters-to-the-editor.html http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/letters/19709133-474/letters-to-the-editor.html