Aurora Opinion
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West sweatshirts an important gestureJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Thank you, Glenbard High School District 87 community, for supporting the English Language Learners sweatshirt project. Because of your generosity I was able to give 85 ...
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Obama's fans are not turning on himJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Before Christmas, columnist Kathleen Parker claimed that President Obama's fans are turning against him because of "The Polls." News flash Kathleen: It's not true. Ms. ...
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An argument for Blago's defenseJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - I am absolutely convinced Blagojevich is innocent. Well, "absolutely" might be a little strong, I'll go with pretty sure. It's just that in recent weeks we have been giv...
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In support of Judge JorgensenJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - I am proud to announce support for Ann Jorgensen for 2nd District Appellate Court. The 2nd District is based in Elgin and hears cases arising in 13 counties in northern ...
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Fix money problems by writing ticketsJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - I want to thank the Daily Herald for running my "Letter To The Editor", on Dec. 20 concerning the speeding U-46 buses and all the other speeders on Middle Street in Sout...
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Concessions amount to crimes against U.S.Jan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - As a sitting U.S. senator, Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada is probably immune from federal prosecution. However, current polling indicates that Nevada citizens may ...
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Why no donation to county in dogfight?Jan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - After reading your Jan. 4 article concerning the verdict in the dog fighting conviction of Robert Kollman of Lombard, I was stunned. A $500 donation to the Hinsdale Huma...
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Saturday Soapbox: Free lunches, unsung heroesJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - No such thing as a free lunch: It's vital that Des Plaines keep its Meals on Wheels program operating for homebound residents, but aldermen are right to take a l...
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Tent for straight scouts, one for gays?Jan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - I partially quote Theodore Utchen's letter on the Boy Scouts: "BSA's discriminatory policy in excluding from it's membership boys who may be gay or atheists." He goes on...
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Freak accident a sobering reminder of life's frailtyJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - "There but for the grace of God go we" was how this column was supposed to be themed. I was going to mention how, many years ago, I was headed north on Route 53, just pa...