Algonquin Opinion
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A challenge to Lauzen and BurnsNov 16, 2011 3:00 am - Chris Lauzen labels Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns a spendthrift for increasing the Geneva tax levy — the total property taxes billed to Geneva property owners — by 46 percent...
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Veterans should get jobs firstNov 16, 2011 3:00 am - President Obama has proposed new tax credits for businesses to encourage the hiring of our veterans. There should be no need for monetary incentives to hire our veterans...
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Where have you gone, Teddy Roosevelt?Nov 16, 2011 3:00 am - Scanning three toy catalogs, I could not find a single teddy bear. That’s sad, because right now our country could use a reminder of the ideals of Teddy Roosevelt. Long ...
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Writer inaccurate on teachers pensionsNov 14, 2011 4:00 am - This letter is a response to Fence Post writer Al Palash. I believe he has need for a math refresher course or for injecting more accurate facts into his formulas. His s...
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Treat people like corporationsNov 14, 2011 4:00 am - A recent study found that many corporations do not pay income taxes. The study of 280 corporations found more than 10 percent paid no taxes, one of those companies was P...
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Forcing smart meters hurts ComEd customersNov 12, 2011 5:00 am - By overriding the governor’s veto, the legislature has hurt ComEd’s customers. A recent study by IEE, “Costs and Benefits of Smart Meters for Residential Customers,” sho...
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Herman Cain has hoodwinked CalNov 12, 2011 5:00 am - Thanks to your editorial staff for publishing Cal Thomas’ column — I am a loyal reader. Not because I agree with Cal — just the opposite. It’s because he often makes me ...
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Happy birthday, U.S. MarinesNov 12, 2011 5:00 am - On behalf of the people of Illinois, and Americans everywhere, we extend our heartfelt thanks and respect to the men and women of the United States Marine Corps on the 2...
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A lesson in city budgetsNov 12, 2011 5:00 am - There he goes again. From Chris Lauzen’s statement as reported in the Nov. 4 Daily Herald and other news outlets, “… the numbers in Geneva’s own budget say all that must...
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The SoapboxNov 12, 2011 4:00 am - Doing their homework Naperville City Council member Steve Chirico showed the value of doing your homework in these tough financial times. He asked for a rundown on the c...