Algonquin Opinion
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“Les Mis” a triumph for Dundee-CrownApr 23, 2011 12:00 am - They did it again. Dundee-Crown High School has produced another musical sensation — “Les Mis.” I had the privilege to see it April 15 and must sing the praises of every...
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Paid, unused sick time a costly luxuryApr 23, 2011 12:00 am - The definition of sick leave: Sick leave is paid time off from work that an organization voluntarily provides employees as a benefit. Sick leave is used when an employe...
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Bravo for township insurance probeApr 23, 2011 12:00 am - It’s refreshing to see a local newspaper do a great job of good old investigative reporting and then take a strong follow-up stand calling for specific action to correct...
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Stop spending on Red Gate bridgeApr 23, 2011 12:00 am - Stand up, St. Charles merchants and North High School parents. Mayor DeWitte and the city council are ignoring the safety concerns at St. Charles North by proceeding wit...
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Not always innocent until proven guiltyApr 21, 2011 12:00 am - “Innocent until proven guilty” is the thing that separates the American justice system from the rest of the world. The City of Elgin is collecting a bounty of $500 on pe...
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Standing firm not necessarily goodApr 21, 2011 12:00 am - I just read the “Bush ticket a dream” article. As a Vietnam Veteran, I have only admiration for Jose Guerrero and his four sons and their service to our country. However...
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Military spending cries out for reformApr 19, 2011 12:00 am - I agree with Victor Darst of West Dundee on the need to cut military spending. I am certainly supportive of our men and women in the military, and the need to give them ...
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Heritage Center ball a successApr 19, 2011 12:00 am - On behalf of the St. Charles Heritage Center and the center’s fundraising committee, I would like to thank everyone who helped make the first St. Charles Heritage Ball a...
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A fan of Bill O’ReillyApr 19, 2011 12:00 am - Thank you for adding the three new commentators, especially Bill O’Reilly, to your editorial page. Your paper continues to update when others are stuck in the same old m...
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Stop pandering to business interestsApr 18, 2011 11:00 pm - America was built when there were fewer people, but those relatively few people paid higher taxes. They shared the costs, shared the labor and shared the pride of buildi...