Aurora Opinion
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Walmart example of Elgin's quick fixesDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - I was anticipating a hearing for final approval of the proposed Walmart store at Randall and Bowes roads in Elgin. Last spring a recently-retired city employee said ther...
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In response to Navarrette columnsDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - This is in response to Rueben Navarrette's recent columns. He writes that it is now a good time for Congress to legalize the millions of illegal immigrants. I, and most ...
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Kudos for reporting on 'good things'Dec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - The Daily Herald is to be commended for listing on its Dec. 24 front page at least three good things happening at Christmas. That fifth grader raising money for "special...
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Health care vote betrayed constituencyDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - To Rep. Foster: As a registered voter in the 14th district, I wish to express my extreme disappointment in you for voting in favor of the health care reform bill on Nov....
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Seeking clarity on Glen Ellyn projectDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - The Glen Ellyn Park District board has been getting media attention lately about financial questions, asked by the three new commissioners, relating to the Ackerman Fitn...
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Boy Scouts are about exclusionDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - The Dec. 20 Daily Herald carried a full-page story on the Boy Scouts of America as the BSA reaches its 100th Anniversary next February. The story pointed out the BSA's d...
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Urge lawmakers to fix immigration lawsDec 27, 2009 10:00 pm - As the director of a nonprofit Immigrant Legal Services program, I confront the irrationalities of our nation's immigration legal system on a daily basis. Our current sy...
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GOP took lead on slavery, civil rightsDec 26, 2009 10:00 pm - On Dec. 7, while pushing for Obamacare medicine, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid declared: "All the Republicans can come up with is this: Slow down, stop everything, let's start ov...
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How has Naperville been unjust?Dec 26, 2009 10:00 pm - I have been following with mild amusement the sparring between Scott Huber and the city of Naperville. Mr. Huber continually alleges "city government injustices." What ...
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Foster does right by our medical needsDec 26, 2009 10:00 pm - I believe we all need to thank Rep. Bill Foster of the 14th Congressional District for his vote for health care reform. I'm retired and on Medicare. I wish that all of m...