Opinion Stories from October 27, 2012 (Change date)
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Look at strides economy has madeOct 27, 2012 5:00 am - In response to Mr. Oras’ Oct. 10 letter, President Obama’s receiving the Peace Prize came as just as big a surprise to him as it was to you. I’m sure you realize that it...
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Endorsements good, just do oppositeOct 27, 2012 5:00 am - As the editors pointed out in a recent editorial, some newspapers have lately declined to offer political endorsements. I’m glad the Daily Herald decided to persist with...
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The SoapboxOct 27, 2012 5:00 am - Why in the hotel business? Wheaton Park District officials have three developers proposing to lease land near Arrowhead Golf Course for an adjoining hotel. We share the ...
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Moderate will win in 10th DistrictOct 27, 2012 5:00 am - Throughout the entire campaigns, both presidential and district-wise, I consider myself more of a moderate. Perhaps I lean more toward the liberal side by just the small...
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Candidate fights cronyism, corruptionOct 27, 2012 5:00 am - I am writing to express my strong support for Sid Mathias for representative in the 59th state House District. I have known Sid Mathias for over a decade. Sid is a fight...
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Schools should take more responsibilityOct 27, 2012 5:00 am - How is it that a child does not show up for school and, unable to speak to a parent on the phone, the school authorities do nothing more than leave a phone message? Whet...
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St. Alexius staff are all saints, he saysOct 27, 2012 9:06 am - I was admitted to St. Alexius Medical Center on Monday afternoon, Aug. 20, with what turned out not to be a heart problem but something to do with my lung cancer, which ...
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Government waste ‘truly frightening’Oct 27, 2012 4:40 am - To everyone who thinks a tax increase is the way to deal with our deficit and debt problems, please read “The Wastebook 2012.” This report was recently released by Sen. ...
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Vote township government outOct 27, 2012 4:40 am - I agree with R. Getz’s opinion about eliminating township form of government with all the employees and trustees and still get the job done, without taxpayers footing th...
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Barnes logical, well informedOct 27, 2012 3:17 pm - I am supporting Yvonne M. Barnes for McHenry County Board, District 1. I have known Yvonne since we served together on the Cary village board. She and I mostly agreed on...