Editorials

EDITORIAL: A strong running mate for Quinn

Illinois Democrats in search of a credible candidate for lieutenant governor should look first at candidates who lost in the race, but they might also look beyond those candidates.

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Proposed new income tax laws affect stocks, mutual funds

Under newly proposed regulation, for sales of stocks bought after 2010, brokers will have to report if the gain or loss is long-term or short-term. And when customers move stock bought after 2010 to another broker, the transferring broker must report the basis to the new broker.

Columnists

Bill Masterson Jr. William Nangle Doug Ross Mark Kiesling Phil Wieland

Dobis chooses conscience over party

Last week, state Rep. Chet Dobis, D-Merrillville, came away without his powerful position as speaker pro tempore of the state House, but he also came away with something more important: His dignity.

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So you wanna be a candidate?

Whether you're tired of seeing the same names on billboards every election season or you think you can do a better job than the person doing it now, becoming a candidate is fairly simple.

Guest Commentary

GUEST COMMENTARY: When it makes sense to pay taxes

What would it take for you to agree to a modest increase ($100 or so) in property tax? Personal safety, maybe? Or a civic improvement to increase the resale value of your home? What about a project improving the quality of life in your community?