13 Jan 2004

Political Intrigue Marks One Illinois Primary

By Rich Miller
So far, the ugliest state-legislative primary race is in suburban McHenry County. Two Republicans are battling to challenge state Representative Jack Franks (D-Crystal Lake) in the general election. Perry Moy (R-Woodstock) is the anointed candidate, a popular restaurant owner and county-board member who has widespread support among the local GOP organization.
13 Jan 2004

Don't Accept Globalization; Fight It

By Administrator
Mr. Aeschliman states the obvious in his "Business Insighter" column (see "Globalization Trend Means Change in Job Types," River Cities' Reader Issue 458, January 7-13, 2004). He summarizes the symptoms and partial effects of the current runaway globalization.
13 Jan 2004

"A Giant Mural of the 20th Century"

By Administrator
Douglas Brinkley can trace his interest in the Vietnam war back to a crayon drawing of a combat scene he made as a six-year-old in 1967. It's just taken him a while to get around to writing a book about the conflict.
06 Jan 2004

Last Year Brought Big Changes in Illinois Politics

By Rich Miller
Last year was one of transition for Illinois' political leadership. The year began with Republican Governor George Ryan leaving office after just four years in office - a term constantly overshadowed by allegations of corruption while he was secretary of state.
23 Dec 2003

Illinois Governor Small Makes Ryan Look Saintly

By Rich Miller
"A prosecutor once described political corruption as a 'time-honored tradition' in Illinois, but the scandal outlined in a 91-page indictment against former Governor George Ryan might be the worst yet," claimed the Associated Press last week.
23 Dec 2003

Neighbor Opposes John Lewis Project

By Letter to Editor
I am opposed to John Lewis Community Services' (JLCS) and Executive Director Kate Ridge's plan to build Cobblestone Terrace at 12th and Myrtle streets in Davenport. The project is for 14 single-family rental properties under the ROSE program through the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) tax-credit program.
16 Dec 2003

Simon Was a Rarity: an Honest Politician

By Rich Miller
My father is a Barry Goldwater Republican. Goldwater, you will recall, was the Republican presidential nominee in 1964 who once said, "Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice." Dad never voted for a Democrat in his life until 1984.
16 Dec 2003

The Precious Gift of Giving

By Letter to Editor
To me, the month of December brightens the end of the year like a cheerful hearth fire brightens the dead of winter. I love the rituals, foods, smells, and sense of connection that surround the holidays. And, like most kids, I love the gifts.
16 Dec 2003

Racial-Profiling Study Set to Start in Illinois, but It Probably Won't Bring an Answer

By Administrator
Starting next month, all police agencies in Illinois must begin tracking the race of drivers in traffic stops, but the four-year state study might not provide much information on whether racial profiling is a problem in the state.
09 Dec 2003

Illinois Governor Avoids Looking Bad - Again - on ComEd Bill

By Administrator
Without a doubt, it was way past time that a giant corporation was rebuffed in Springfield. Every year, at least one of the big boys hires every available contract lobbyist, signs up a PR firm, cuts a deal with some pliable and influential third parties, and descends on the Illinois statehouse with a clever proposal in hand.

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