Arguments

The trial of Illinois politicians we should be having
7/25/2010 8:25 AM By Dan Proft

Proft

Illinoisans are getting a real education in what happens when politicians flout the laws.

New era for juvenile justice
7/25/2010 7:28 AM -Letters to the Editor
The appointment last week of a new state juvenile justice chief - a veteran of the state's child welfare system - signals a new era in juvenile justice reform.
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The Senator from Willannoy
7/24/2010 4:42 PM
If you haven't realized by now, Dick Durbin doesn't often represent the people of the Metro East, or even Illinoisans in general.
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Do you really need a lawyer?
7/18/2010 12:15 PM -Illinois State Bar Association
Sometimes it's obvious. You've been accused of a crime or you are sued for damages in a civil suit, and you become very aware of the urgent need for professional legal help.
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Asbestos 'historian' is a major 'revisionist'
7/17/2010 1:51 PM
"He's sort of like one of the historians of the asbestos story over the years," is how McLean County Circuit Court Judge Michael Prall described Barry Castleman, the so-called expert witness who testified recently on behalf of plaintiffs in an asbestos case against Owens-Illinois in Prall's courtroom.
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Revitalizing the economy with tax increases?
7/8/2010 10:00 AM By Brian Kasal
Right now, Congress is considering legislation that will impose billions of dollars of new taxes on the oil industry - an industry that supports nearly 10 million American jobs, comprises nearly one-twelfth of our nation's GDP, and generates fuel that is vital to other industries and to the American consumer.

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U.S. judiciary is massive institution of disorder
7/4/2010 8:15 AM -Letters to the Editor
The coming U.S. Civil War will be provoked by those among us that are attempting to deprive citizens of their inherent right to defend their lives and property by keeping and bearing arms.
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Don't decommission Zion plant
7/4/2010 8:00 AM -Letters to the Editor
If you live in the midwest-where your electric rates may be affected-contact your state legislators and your state utility board. By standing together we will present a strong and united voice for truth, accountability and transparency.

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We're mad because we didn't get audited!
7/3/2010 3:59 PM
People buy insurance as protection against something that's not likely to happen.
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Citizens should be in charge of Gulf disaster fund
6/27/2010 11:56 AM -Letters to the Editor
Like sharks circling a wounded whale, the lawyer industry is scheming to devour BP. The news media is full of advertisements by lawyers trolling for clients to participate in a class action lawsuit against BP.

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Smith

I-LAW's position relies on bogus report
6/27/2010 11:46 AM By Todd Smith
It's the truth. Illinois has serious issues. We are in the midst of a state budget crisis. The nation's economy has been in the grips of one of the worst recessions in history.
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