Barrington Hills Opinion
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April election is chance for changeJan 16, 2009 10:00 pm - On Friday, Jan. 9th I had a precinct committeeman knock on my door with a petition. He said it was to keep the people in office that work in Vernon Hills. I asked what h...
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Soldiers are gone but not forgottenJan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - According to The Daily Herald, the armed forces recently gave George Bush a parade honoring his service as commander-in-chief. How sad that the 4,140 (and counting) troo...
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Yes, ask the voters about Route 53Jan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Amid the embarrassment of the Blagojevich fiasco in Springfield, one bit of abiding politics has been almost amusing. In opposing calls for a special election to fill B...
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These Democrats in for right reasonsDec 26, 2008 10:00 pm - With all eyes focused on recent revelations of Gov. Blagojevich's appalling actions, it is tempting to paint all Illinois Democrats with the same brush. Corrupt behavior...
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Pols had chance voters should decideDec 18, 2008 10:00 pm - The result of last week's arrest of our Democrat governor has made Illinois a national embarrassment. To add to the situation, Democrat leaders initially supported a spe...
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Bailout amounts to unfair advantageDec 08, 2008 10:00 pm - "Some say we're looking for a bailout. Baloney. We at GM do not want a bailout. What we want is the chance to compete on a level playing field."- Rick Wagoner, GM CEO. W...
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Fees for rescue services wrongDec 07, 2008 10:00 pm - There's something troubling about the Wheaton City Council's decision to allow the local fire department to bill for special rescue services. Fire officials in that city...
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More transparency in school fundingDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Your editorial of Nov. 23, "Accountability will improve schools" highlighted needed reforms that must be considered before additional taxpayer dollars are poured into Il...
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Stroger should call on Obama for helpNov 30, 2008 10:00 pm - It seems Mr. Todd Stroger has raised his ugly head again. Why doesn't he just call his dear friend and fellow Chicagoan, Mr. Barack Obama and have him do a fundraiser f...
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Viator golf champs grateful for supportNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - The State Class AAA golf championships won by St. Viator's Golf Team last month came about because of the support of tons of people. Our President, Fr. Mick Egan CSV, Pr...