As an Oak Park resident, I am concerned about a letter I saw published in both local papers from the CEO of West Suburban Medical Center targeting a labor union as having outdated information that they are presenting as an unfair and incomplete view of the hospital’s poor quality record. [West Sub urges residents to visit Web site, Viewpoints, Feb. 4]

On April 7, Oak Park will elect leaders to guide our village through today’s challenging times and position it for the future. The task requires respectful, collaborative, inclusive, transparent and accountable leadership. We, the Citizens for Responsible Leadership, are a diverse team of community, government and business professionals who possess the necessary temperament, knowledge and skills to provide this leadership.

For many River Foresters this year, all of the heart-themed displays for Valentine’s Day carry a double meaning. We are reminded of how many hearts were broken last Feb. 22, the day that Catherine O’Connor Trage died so suddenly in Mexico at the age of 44.

Personally, I think the building is truly ugly. [The many faces of Whiteco, LifeLines, Jan. 28] It looks like something that would normally be torn down.

We’re doing a feature story on favorite soups available at Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park restaurants.