Actually the story on the front page of the Friday Chicago Tribune was about those who have developed diseases like prostate cancer who are not eligible for Veterans Administration benefits because they never stepped foot on Vietnam soil. That includes … Continue reading
A military tattoo seems to fit the occasion of Memorial Day. You can see a United States Navy one below: Ben franklins “join or die” political cartoon he drew in the mid 1700’s to unite the colonies against the common … Continue reading
In his campaign to unseat McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren, Mike Mahon outlined $1 million in cuts he proposed for the department’s budget. In reply at the McHenry County TEA Party’s forum, Nygren said he would not lay anyone off, … Continue reading
At the last Crystal Lake City Council meeting I attended I saw a different pin on Councilman Ralph Dawson’s suit lapel. I asked him about it and he said it was a U.S. Navy pin that his wife had given … Continue reading
