Algonquin Opinion
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Kirk would help restore balanceSep 17, 2010 11:00 pm - A vote for Mark Kirk for U.S. Senate is a vote for the return of the two-party system in the United States and in Illinois, a state that has been marked by the corruptio...
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Government excess not just about fedsSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - The Daily Herald opinion piece, "Fines must be linked to public safety," hit the nail on the head. What the Daily Herald has exposed is a growing trend in local governme...
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Why no voice on NYC Greek Orthodox church?Sep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Our "committed Christian" president is in favor of the so-called cultural center, aka mosque, near ground zero in New York City. Certainly, he's entitled to his opinion....
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Tell us how to appeal assessmentsSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - The deadlines to file an appeal of the 2010 property assessments are quickly approaching for many suburban townships. Most property owners are unaware that they will not...
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What qualifications does Alexi have?Sep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Regarding the president's endorsement of Alexi Giannoulias for the important position of U.S. Senator: I will vote for Giannoulias for U.S. Senator as soon as the Pope o...
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Brady budget plan full of holesSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - On Aug. 10, 2010 the Herald-Whig, (whig.com/story/news/Bill-Brady-081010), reported that gubernatorial candidate Brady said he would balance the state's budget in the fi...
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Say no to chicken coops in the burbsSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - What kind of town do we live in that allows us to raise farm animals? I understand a neighbor in West Dundee wants to put up a chicken coop in their back yard and raise ...
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Kane wellness program bad deal for taxpayersSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - To those Kane County employees, Michael Isaacson, who feel that the $4,000 of the taxpayers money spent on the wellness programs is tax money well spent, I have a questi...
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Obama's been working hard, but not for youSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Recent articles talk about our president taking another vacation, this time in Maine. But let's face it, he deserves a vacation. Since the oil spill April 20 he has been...
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DeWitte needs to spend taxes wiselySep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - I am amazed at how vehemently St. Charles Mayor Don DeWitte came to the defense of city union electricians who make an average wage and benefits of $136,000. The mayor s...