Algonquin Opinion
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Movies: a great escape if you can afford itMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Everybody knows that our economy is really bad right now, and yet movie ticket sales are still holding steady, or rising. In fact, Fandango sold 15 percent more tickets ...
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BCS bill is baloneyMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Congress is unbelievable! With all of the issues happening in this country such as unemployment, bankruptcy, foreclosures, health issues, etc., a congressman, Rep. Joe B...
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Be careful stewards of public's trustMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - One newly elected mayor fired the help. One new trustee almost swore in frustration. Other newly elected leaders took the helm far more quietly this week with pledges t...
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Abortion is not the American WayMay 04, 2009 11:00 pm - As I watched President Obama justify his release of the interrogation memos, I was struck by the incongruity of his message. He claimed the release and indeed the bannin...
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Schools are appropriately cautiousMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Many suburban students will be getting extra days off this week as a result of swine flu precautions. As Daily Herald staff writers Matt Arado and Robert McCoppin report...
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Here's where Lou ran his campaignMay 01, 2009 11:00 pm - I take personal offense to Dan Regna's ridiculous charges that McHenry County State's Attorney Lou Bianchi ran his campaign out of the office. I am one of more than two ...
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Government doesn't need to kick down our doorsApr 24, 2009 11:00 pm - I am responding to Mr. Chmela in regard to my original letter to Fence Post. You think I was a bit heavy and incorrect in my assessment of AIG and what the government sh...
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Free lunch? Not on taxpayers' dime, pleaseApr 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Whether we live in Arlington Heights, Algonquin or Antioch, it seems we hear of more layoffs, job losses, pay cuts and closures almost every day. From Schaumburg to Roun...
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Thanks for your voteApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - I would like to thank everyone who voted for me in Dundee Township for their support. I look forward to another term as your highway commissioner. If I can be of assista...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Both sides of the tracks: When government entities cooperate, the taxpayers win. This week the Barrington Countryside and Lake Zurich fire protection districts agreed to...