Letter: There’s a big difference between grilling and barbecue
To the editor: I truly appreciate your work. In the very hard recent years for print media, you stand between the real local stories and the barbarians of the internet...
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Letter to the editor: Supporting state minimum wage increase the only ethical option
To the editor, On May 23, the Northbrook Board of Trustees, by a vote of 6-1, opted out of Cook County's minimum wage ordinance. While the vote was clear-cut, the...
Letter: Thank you to communities of Park Ridge, Niles for successful Poppy Days
A special "Thank You" to the people of Park Ridge and Niles for making our annual Poppy Days a great success. Many vets spent countless hours seeking donations at various...
Letter: What recent college grads should take with them, what they should leave behind
Thousands of college students have recently heard hundreds of commencement addresses by speakers famous and wise; and occasionally even both. What is there to say that hasn't already been said?...
Letter: Opponents of Libertyville sanctuary resolution speak from a place of fear
The Libertyville Village Board did not even bring the latest welcoming resolution to a vote Tuesday, but I was pleased to see Mayor Terry Weppler's remarks on the subject. As...
Letter: Students must continue to learn and write in cursive
In the May 11 edition, Randy Blaser's column about the importance of cursive writing struck a chord with me. I am a retired grade school teacher and a tech-savvy senior....
Letter: Career politicians are what ails Illinois, not Gov. Rauner
Once again, Pioneer Press freelance columnist Paul Sassone writes a misguided column regarding Gov. Bruce Rauner and Speaker Mike Madigan. He states, "Madigan could dress up as Robin Hood. You...
Letter: Crossing guards are an annual spring highlight
There's a lot to enjoy strolling our town this spring. The trees, lawns and flowers are showing off their best colors. But after a half century of Park Ridge springs,...
Letter to the editor: Adopt county minimum wage, sick leave policies
To the editor, Several communities in Cook County, including my community of Northbrook, are considering taking away the rights granted by two county ordinances that go into effect on July...
Letter: support for Fabes, Steen, Cesaretti and Sternweiler
As parents in District 39, we endorse four candidates for the District 39 School Board - Lisa Schneider Fabes, Mark Steen, Jon Cesaretti and Ellen Sternweiler. These four candidates are...