Algonquin Opinion
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Who's paying for Blago defense?Aug 26, 2010 11:00 pm - I was wondering why no one in the media has corrected the statement made by Sam Adam Jr. about the taxpayers of Illinois paying for the defense of our state's impeached ...
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Franks, Nygren impress at fairAug 26, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm writing to commend State Rep. Jack Franks and McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren for their involvement and visibility at this year's McHenry County Fair. Their hard...
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No rights beyond Natural LawAug 26, 2010 11:00 pm - In response to Eugene Robinson's Aug. 12 article, the U.S. Constitution does not construe "rights" but illustrates and codifies what is commonly known as Natural Law, an...
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New Start is bad for U.S. securityAug 25, 2010 11:00 pm - A recent letter writer complains that Republicans won't just say yes to ratification of Obama's New Start Treaty. Apparently, he is unhappy that GOP senators want to tak...
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Can't spend out of being brokeAug 25, 2010 11:00 pm - A Fence Post letter Aug. 20 from Gary Kolbe of Geneva is a must read. Kolbe offers the "excesses imposed on taxpayers" to cover costs related to teacher pay and benefits...
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Why is the glass half empty, D300?Aug 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Quote from the local paper: "But District 300 school board President Joe Stevens said at the Aug. 9 meeting it is unlikely that money would help pay for additional teach...
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Look both ways at Fabyan Pkwy.Aug 24, 2010 11:00 pm - As an avid biker, I'm seriously concerned for the safety of both bicyclists and pedestrians who cross Fabyan Parkway at Route 31 in Batavia. Since spring time, I've come...
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Tributes to Bob were beautifulAug 23, 2010 11:00 pm - A sincere thank you to all who made The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles' 2010 Bob Leonard 5K Run and Walkathon event so successful on Aug. 7. The cooperation an...
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Navarette misses the downsideAug 23, 2010 11:00 pm - What's with this guy Ruben Navarrette? He has a column of his own, sugar coating the Hispanic problem in every state. He never mentions the downside. They cause overcrow...
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Why electric rates so highAug 23, 2010 11:00 pm - I recently saw St. Charles union electrical workers working in my neighborhood. I checked with the city and found that the average electrical worker is budgeted to make ...