Opinion Stories from April 4, 2013 (Change date)
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Don’t blame economy on federal workersApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - As a retired federal employee with over 40 years of private and public employment and an active member of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees, I wanted to ...
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Put nonviolent prisoners to workApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - In dealing with empty schools, put nonviolent prisoners in them and put them to work on streets and other jobs to pay off their fines instead of sitting in a cell and wa...
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Leaders in D.C. poor role modelsApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - For 31 years, I had the privilege of working with club and organizational student leaders at Harper College and providing them guidance as they developed leadership skil...
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Hoeft combines business, engineering skillsApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - On Tuesday, April 9, voters will elect a new Grafton Township Highway Commissioner. I am a former highway commissioner in Grafton Township. There are major differences b...
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Gavin knows Elgin city governmentApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - I am writing to strongly endorse Terry Gavin for Elgin City Council. I have known Terry and his wife Rose for nearly 20 years, and I believe Terry will be a forceful adv...
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Slate is best for Lake ZurichApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - Residents can have a positive impact on the future of Lake Zurich by voting for all the UNITED Lake Zurich candidates. These candidates: Suzanne Branding for mayor; Kat...
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Local elections affect you mostApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - Local elections are where citizens can have the most impact. As a resident of the Village of West Dundee I want to commend the Daily Herald for their excellent and in-de...
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Tax watchdog doesn’t understand Dist. 10Apr 04, 2013 5:00 am - Itasca is a small school district, and we parents stay closely involved. We attend school board meetings and ask questions. Our school board is made up almost entirely o...
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Carol Stream library fiscally responsibleApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - I served the residents of Carol Stream as library board trustee from 2007 through 2012. I always approached my role on the board as an advocate for the citizens of Carol...
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Let people decide on gay marriageApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - Here’s a simple solution to the controversy over same sex marriage. Why not let the people decide? Have a state-by-state vote and a national vote by the people. After al...