Algonquin Opinion
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Creationism has no place in schoolMar 11, 2011 2:00 am - As a former science teacher in High School Districts 214 and 113 and a former young earth creationist, I find it disconcerting that there are school board candidates who...
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The Soapbox: Keep driver’s ed fees localMar 10, 2011 11:00 pm - Daily Herald Editorial Board Keep driver’s ed fees local: If a school district wants to charge more than $50 for driver’s education, it needs a waiver from the state. A ...
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McHenry County wasting our moneyMar 10, 2011 11:00 pm - It is a disturbing reality to see wasteful government spending at a time when we, the people, are told to tighten our belts. In Illinois, taxpayers are facing a 66-perce...
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More evidence money corrupts politicsMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - If there was any doubt about influence of money in politics, it should be completely erased with the release of a taped 20-minute phone conversation between Gov. Walker ...
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For Elburn village board: Grabarek, Hastert, SymowiczMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - Daily Herald Editorial Board Five people are running for three seats on the Elburn village board. Attorney William Grabarek is the lone incumbent, has the benefit of exp...
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Consider language, culture in teachingMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - According to a New York Times article, more than 5 million children in the United States enter school each year speaking a language other than English. That amount is ex...
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In Aurora: Lofchie, Schuler, Peters, SavilleMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - Daily Herald Editorial Board The most hotly contested of several City Council races in Aurora involves the four-way bid for one of the city’s two at-large aldermanic pos...
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Alternative fuels can save usMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - Fuel prices are going higher by the day! Big question: what’s going to be less costly... go to huge piles of junk fuel burning vehicles or spend a billion going to elect...
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We value bankers over teachersMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - Let’s see if I understand the current GOP position. The average bonus on Wall Street this year was $128,000 — bonus only — after bailing out the big banks and extending ...
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Arends, Shipman, Martin for Bartlett village boardMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - Daily Herald Editorial Board Some new faces will be elected to the Bartlett village board this year, as only one incumbent is seeking re-election to the three four-year ...