Sunday Comic: All Eyes On the Tea Party Graduate
Some people are destined to draw more attention than others, apparently.
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Tough Week? Here's Some Inspiration to Get You to the Weekend
It's been a long week. You need a pick-me-up.
Friday's here. Thank goodness. One more day of work, and that's it. Here's a little inspiration to get you through to Saturday. For more than a month now, Patch and Grape-Nuts have teamed up to present stories about your neighbors, neighbors who have faced challenges that would seem insurmountable to many of us. But not to the people we've featured in this series, Journeys. Not surprisingly, the stories have generated dozens of comments on Patch and on Facebook: "Great story..." "Thanks for sharing..." "So wonderfully inspiring..." And, so, here they are again. Great stories shared to inspire. Take a look at what these people have faced. Then click on the story to see their responses. And feel better about your tough week. Pit Bull …
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Wi-Fi on Metra Trains: Pricey, but Worth It?
Why doesn’t Metra have wireless internet on its trains yet? Mostly because it would be enormously expensive and a technological challenge, too. But should they?
Should Metra get Wi-Fi? Even if it’s expensive and hard to implement and maintain? The commuter-rail network is considering the possibility, the Chicago Tribune and other news agencies report, but price and technology continue to be two major barriers, despite that a DePaul University report shows 48 percent of Metra riders use personal electronic devices during their commutes. According to the paper, it could cost over $70 million to install wireless internet on all 11 Metra lines over five years—though some of that could perhaps be recouped by paid plans or sponsorships—and there’s a fear that the technology might quickly become obsolete or go unused by customers who prefer other connectivity, like smart-phone hotspots or air-cards. "(…
MIKETOUHY
8:35 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
Just for those who were not around back then, all of the Metra lines were privately owned a 1 time and Mr. Heineman was President of The Chicago and North Western which ran over what's now the UP Metra divisions. more ›
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Area Residents Sound Off on Jewel Cart Policy
Do you think it should be mandatory for Jewel-Osco employees to follow you — and your cart — out to your vehicle? Let us know in the comments section.
Residents sounded off recently on a new policy at Jewel-Osco, which required its employees to follow customers — and their carts — out to their vehicles. The service was once mandatory, according to couponsinthenews.com, and whether you wanted the help or not, your bagger was expected to follow you out to your vehicle. "We understand that this is a very different service and it might take our customers some time to understand that we want this to be the norm," said a Jewel customer service representative last month. Jewel has since issued a statement that acknowledges the company has received strong feedback and indicates that the service is now optional, according to a release on the company's website. "And, if you don’t want or …
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LiLSuzQ32
9:44 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013
Since I won't be shopping at Jewel any more due their insanity, I guess we'll never find out :) more ›
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Sunday Comics
Sunday Comic: Obama Labels Illinois a 'Disaster'
April showers brought flood of problems to an already troubled state.
Butch
9:27 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Pending Approval Butch 4:13 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 U LOG CABIN LGBT SISSIES have not even appeared in a IRS HEARING! if the IRS was serious they would examine their taxes and have the State Dept revoke their passports. No more of those Swiss jaunts, The tax avoiders are going to run their 40th vote ag Baucus ACA NITWIT HE WROTE IT and got 5 million in campaign fundraising for it and now is… more ›
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Sunday Comic: Can Iron Man Obama Rescue the Country?
Where's a superhero when we really need one?
Butch
12:30 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013
and a third, I am starting to think they cancelled the welcome wagon! Pending Approval Butch 12:26 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013 Ahh the good ole daze! We have the have's, the have mores, and the have a liitle wannabe's who with 5 Black robes decided the very lazy black, seniors and trailer trash in Dixie making 12,000 a year are not even going to get any health care despite the INS-PHARMA ACA. so … more ›
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sunday Comics
Sunday Comic: Check Out the George W. Bush Presidential Library
A trip to the newly unveiled Presidential Center in Dallas could leave a visitor in shock and awe.
Comments on this post are now closed. All you have to do is read a few to know why. Sweet fancy Moses.
McCloud
7:21 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2013
Dick Durbin is the worst of the worst. Anybody who voted for him should be asking for forgiveness. more ›
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Sunday Comic: Paying Tribute to Boston's Finest
The Boston area showed its strength in the wake of the marathon bombings, and in turn it strengthened the nation's resolve to defeat those who seek to do us harm.
Grumpy Old Man
12:04 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2013
Butch, to your last, not all republicans are log cabin republicans. The ones that aren't are not hypocrites. The ones that are I haven't seen on the forefront of the anti gay movement lately. In any event, the only log cabin I ever really supported was log cabin syrup which went well on the pancakes and french toast I used to enjoy before I noticed the sugar content. Us old geezers have to watch … more ›
Monday, April 15, 2013
Letter to the Editor: Poynton Thanks Lake Zurich
Village president-elect thanks residents for support.
THANK YOU LAKE ZURICH!! I would like to thank my family; all the people who voted for me to be your next Village President; all the people who donated time, money and effort to my campaign; all the people who participated in any way in the election process and my opponents. It is a difficult and time consuming process … often times not much fun. We have a great community. But we can’t do it alone. I call on the talented and resourceful residents of Lake Zurich to join in the process. This election brought out new folks with new energy, new ideas and a new willingness to get involved. All that PLUS Your election of me, Jim Beaudoin, Dan Stanovich, Jeff Halen and Mark Loewes will get us “POYNTON in the Right Direction. ”Thank you for …
Jerome
4:16 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2013
Tom: Stick to politics.....comedy is not your strongest suit. Congratulations on your election. I remember how hard you worked on the Lowes deal some years ago and in my opinion has payed off really well for residents and the village - with the smallish plaza which a always busy. I hope this can carry over and we have many more great projects in store for the entire village. more ›
Meat Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
468,000 pounds of meat have been pulled from store shelves. The recall impacts Illinois consumers.
Manda Packing Company has recalled 468,000 pounds of meat, including some that was sold in Illinois, the Huffington Post reports. The roast beef, ham, turkey breast, tasso pork, ham shanks, hog head cheese, corned beef and pastrami have all been pulled from store shelves due to possible listeria contamination, the USDA reports. The meats were produced between Feb. 27 and April 9 with various “sell by” dates. The meats were sold under multiple brand names that can be found on the USDA’s website. The recalled meats were shipped to stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
Dan Arenov
2:16 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013
"The IRS is doing it's job here by investigating wether political candidates are being endorsed, which is a violation of the rules for tax exempt status." Susan, have you ever heard of the group MMFA, or 'Media Matters'? Why have they not gone under the same scrutiny here as the Tea Party groups? And also, do you think the IRS has a right to ask for all of your Facebook posts? To ask what you … more ›