Barrington Opinion
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Nursing baccalaureate not needed at CLCApr 25, 2017 1:00 am - We read with interest the recent article "CLC backs proposal to offer 4-year nursing degree." We agree on the importance of offering the junior and senior year of a bacc...
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Looking for real courageApr 12, 2017 1:00 am - Real decision-makers take action, those who don't draw lines. As you know, it takes courage to fight. It's a shame that all those able bodied Syrian men and women are "f...
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Focused on preserving Barrington's charmMar 30, 2017 1:00 am - Over the years, I have often spoken at village board meetings in Barrington to remind the board about the philosophy of the Barrington area: low density, controlled grow...
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Vote for honestyMar 29, 2017 1:00 am - I just received in this week's mail a campaign flyer from Mike Kozel which indicated Karen Darch was spending our tax dollars in an out-of-control manner. He states the ...
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Barrington mayor gets things doneMar 25, 2017 1:00 am - Having lived in Barrington for over 20 years, it is wonderful to see our downtown thriving. There has been much discussion around developing Barrington's downtown over t...
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Slate will represent all Vernon TownshipMar 22, 2017 1:00 am - In these times, we cannot afford more careless and inexperienced politicians in control of our tax dollars. The establishment that has led the state of Illinois down the...
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Problem solver we need in BarringtonMar 22, 2017 1:00 am - We've all been there: stuck sitting in traffic thanks to a CN train that seems like it will never end. That's why I'm glad Karen Darch is pushing forward on a plan to bu...
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Endorsements: Kazmier, Ficke-Bradford, Geier, Shackleton for Barrington Unit District 220 school boardMar 21, 2017 1:00 am - The good news for Barrington Area Unit District 220 voters is they have a good mix of candidates to choose from for the school board on April 4. In fact, six candidates ...
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Too many burdens of our own to help refugeesMar 20, 2017 1:00 am - I read the opinion article on "welcome the stranger" and request equal opportunity to state my opinion. First and foremost many Americans ancestors have fought for freed...
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'Old friends' will be missedMar 18, 2017 1:00 am - Forget Trump. Really bad news: That Hackney's on Rand Rd. is closing, and that nearby El Jardin is history. I learned to love Hackney's burgers ages ago when I discovere...