Where is our congressman’s voice, condemning the sending of U.S. taxpayers' money and jobs overseas?

We are going down the super slide into a recession that will likely be the worst of a lifetime.

It is important to acknowledge and express thanks for something that will have an incredible impact on our community and its economy. Rick Nielsen, of Rockford’s own world-renowned band Cheap Trick, along with his friend, local developer Brent Johnson, broke ground on a $25 million entertainment and education complex last fall.

Rockford Association for Minority Management would like to thank the community for another great celebration of successful African-American students who portray excellence in academic achievement and community service.

In light of the recent announcement that United Airlines is pulling out of the Rockford airport, I think it is the time for Bob O’Brien to reflect.

Just last week the Pacific Research Institute ranked Illinois 47th in the country for tort costs and 46th in the nation for tort laws. This report confirms what we already know to be true — Illinois is “The Lawsuit Magnet of the Midwest.”

The editorial “Needs of tenants, landlords should be balanced” (Opinions, March 17) supports legislation requiring minimum $2,000 payouts plus security deposits per tenant for relocation from properties condemned.

The sales tax proposal in Machesney Park comes at a particularly bad time.

It’s time to let go of this nostalgic longing for the old Marshall Field’s that was a mainstay in Chicago’s Loop (BusinessRockford.com, Nov. 12).