Barrington Hills Opinion
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Misdeeds are forgotten too readilyJun 04, 2011 7:00 pm - As I read about the Arnold Schwarzenegger saga I’m reminded about the missteps of some of the entertainment/political world’s other prominent figures. Lindsay Lohan, Chr...
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Library a bargain and an adventureJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - I was sorry to read the letter from the gentleman who feels that libraries are a waste of tax dollars. Perhaps he hasn’t had a chance to visit a library recently or does...
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Our Academic Team provides lessons on successJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - Once a year, we set aside a special day to recognize the Daily Herald Academic Team, a group of outstanding suburban students who excel inside and out of the classroom s...
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U-46 school board must rein in payJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - We all know spending has to stop. But I guess the U-46 school board is following the state of Illinois by just spending money and letting the taxpayer pay for it. They a...
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An example of differing prioritiesJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - If Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky wants to cut defense spending 50 percent, how come House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio got a large military contract in his...
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All those tattoos get under his skinJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - As I read from page 1 and page 8 from my morning newspaper, I became upset while looking at the grotesque scribbling people are displaying all over their skin. The skin ...
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Admit it: Medicare changes are comingJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - A large part of the public and at least one of the political parties believes there is still a debate about keeping Medicare as it is or replacing it with some other pro...
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Take a stand for cleaner airJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a clean air standard to drastically cut mercury and other toxic air pollution from power plants, which will save as many...
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What she wore isn’t the newsJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - As followers of popular culture, readers probably do want to know that Oprah wore, “. . . a beautiful peach dress, gorgeous diamond bracelets and earrings . . .” But to ...
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Map proposals are evidence of fooleryJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - Where is the outcry? Has anyone paid any attention to the legislative district remapping going on in Springfield? Did you see the proposed maps? Did you see how grossly ...