Addison Opinion
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Schaumburg unkind to Walsh supportersSep 08, 2012 4:05 am - I was a participant in the Schaumburg Septemberfest Parade. I was a volunteer walking the parade in support of the election of 8th district congressman, Joe Walsh. I hav...
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Join Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Oct. 21Sep 05, 2012 11:00 pm - Did you know that one out of every two women newly diagnosed with breast cancer reaches out to the American Cancer Society for help and support? You can help end breast...
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Court cameras: Crucial but underwhelming?Sep 02, 2012 5:00 am - One big, fat journalism trap local newspapers can fall into is the “no effect seen here” story. It stems from the well-intentioned effort to “localize” a big story. Repo...
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The SoapboxSep 01, 2012 5:00 am - A stalwart example: Cardinal Francis George, diagnosed with cancer for the second time, is facing it with courage, optimism and openness. He is a model for anyone with s...
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Editorial: The GOP, the Tea Party and value of party unityAug 29, 2012 9:08 am - There will be lots of talk about unity at the Republican National Convention this week, but one wonders to what degree the concept will define the goals of the Republica...
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The SoapboxAug 25, 2012 5:00 am - Don’t sign that bill: Gov. Pat Quinn has one week to decide whether to expand gambling by adding five new casinos and slots at racetracks, including Arlington Park. Whil...
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Don’t cheer for reduced assessmentAug 24, 2012 4:38 am - Don’t cheer for reduced assessment After many years of fighting the Bloomingdale Township assessor and DuPage County assessor, I finally reduced my home’s actual va...
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Mussman is in this for us, not herselfAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - I have lived in my neighborhood association as an original owner for 35 years. I am realistic about the complicated issues we face as a nation and a community. I met Mi...
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Job ‘boot camp’ gave him info he neededAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - I am writing to express my appreciation to state Rep. Michelle Mussman for hosting the recent “Job Boot Camp” at the Schaumburg Township District Library. As a recent g...
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The SoapboxAug 18, 2012 6:00 am - Going the extra mile: Teachers at Anne Fox Elementary School in Hanover Park know family involvement is important to students' success, and they went out of their way th...