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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Abuse of state administrative leave must end

I was disturbed to see a recent news report that exposed major abuses of the state's paid administrative leave policy. This abuse is a very serious problem and I am working to end this practice immediately.

EDITORIALS

Guest view: Fake reforms are hurting Illinois

Imagine you earn $34,000 a year. You have more than $9,000 in credit card debt and an awful credit score.

EDITORIALS

Guest view: Closing Murray Center is good for its residents

The rebalancing of the developmental disability system will forever change the lives of people with disabilities in Illinois. It's a life-enhancing process that offers promise, freedom and opportunity -- one that will allow even those with the most severe disabilities, such as Margaret who spent...

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Don't take away our gun rights

The new concealed carry bill introduced in Illinois is not satisfactory at all. The appointed board would be made up of three Chicago anti-gun lobbyists or anti-gun politicians and three from outside of Cook County. The Illinois legislators are a disgrace to law-abiding gun-toting citizens.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Obama's ratings going down

In response to a letter from Frankie Seaberry: Where is it that President Obama is doing a fabulous job? I sure can't see it anywhere.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A way to deny our gun rights

Once again leave it up to the bozos in our capital and the Dodos from Chicago. This so-called conceal carry bill is a joke and just another way to deny us citizens our Second Amendment rights and a blatant attempt to try and get around the ruling made by the federal court of appeals.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Puzzled by Obama

It has been some time since I have written an opinion letter.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Did Obama stand by his word?

I don't usually reply to Jim Walters' ravings, but since he mentioned my name, I guess I will. Yes, I changed my mind about writing to the paper. Intelligent people do that occasionally. But some people's minds are like concrete, all mixed up and permanently set.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

An eye-opening special day

My grandson, Zachary Landry, recently got to be chief of police for the day at the Belleville Police Department.