Randy Blaser: Time to reflect on the demands of Martin Luther King
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is passing from a man of history into myth. Suburban school children know about King, that there is a certain greatness about him, but just what it is that makes King...
View ArticleLetter: Union Station plan deserves support
Serving both Metra and Amtrak riders, Chicago’s Union Station serves an eye-popping 15 million passengers every year — more than Midway Airport. So improving passengers’ comfort is a major focus of the...
View ArticlePaul Sassone: What do concealed-carry permits tell us?
91,651. That’s how many concealed-carry gun permits were issued in Illinois last year. The Illinois State Police started issuing permits a year ago. You may remember that Illinois was the last state in...
View ArticleALCW hosts Books & Brunch fundraiser
Assistance League of Chicagoland West hosted its 18th annual Books & Brunch fundraiser at The Abbington in Glen Ellyn in early winter. This year’s sold-out event drew 460 guests and raised in...
View ArticleMommy on a Shoestring: Decor on a dime
The colder the weather, the more I stay inside, which means more time to notice all the things around my house that really bug me. From scratched furniture and drab walls to window coverings that have...
View ArticleRandy Blaser: We need a Marshall Plan for Education
At a recent suburban Rotary club meeting, our town’s local school superintendent gave a brief report about the new PARCC tests, which stands for Partnership for Assessment for Readiness for College and...
View ArticleHelp Squad: La-Z-Boy customer can’t get comfy with return policy
Dear Help Squad, I’m hoping you might be able to help me in my fight with La-Z-Boy over the purchase of a recliner. I have had over three months worth of interaction with “Customer Care.” I really...
View ArticleWhat you should know on ice and snow: Avoid common winter sports injuries
Planning a family ski trip to Wisconsin this winter? Or hoping to surprise your spouse with a romantic skate around the new Maggie Daley ice ribbon downtown? Are the kids clamoring for a trip to Flick...
View ArticleLetter: Gambling in Illinois sold as fantasy with broken promises
In response to a letter posted Jan. 5 (“Video gaming industry ready to work with leaders” by Michael Gelatka, president of the Illinois Gaming Machine Operators Association). Let’s start with calling...
View ArticlePetrak: La Grange singer heads to Nashville
As she heads to Nashville in the coming months, recording artist Josie Dunne of La Grange will be taking a big part of her hometown with her. If you listen to or watch Dunne sing, it’s easy to notice...
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