Barrington Opinion
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Editorial: STB has much to consider in deciding CN's responsibility for delaysFeb 20, 2017 10:00 pm - It's hard not to sympathize with Barrington. Since CN took over the EJ&E railroad in 2008 and started rerouting freight trains from Chicago and inner suburbs like Des Pl...
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True populists care for common peopleFeb 11, 2017 12:00 am - The movement that exhorts the rights, values and virtues of common people is the definition of populism. And right now, populism has only gained momentum across our worl...
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Get ready for big Earth Day eventFeb 06, 2017 4:00 am - Signal Hill Chapter of NSDAR, Countryside Elementary School Green Club, Cuba Township Food Pantry and Chicago Logistic Services have joined together for a wonderful Eart...
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Editorial: Let Lake County voters decide how chairman is selectedFeb 01, 2017 10:00 pm - If Donald Trump's election as president told us anything, it's that voters have a lot of ideas and concerns about the size and role of government, and they want to have ...
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Hope is here with President TrumpJan 28, 2017 12:00 am - When will the "enlightened masses" begin to realize elections do have consequences? At best, the progressives can claim victory in California, a shallow win for "crooked...
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Limit politicians to one and doneJan 28, 2017 12:00 am - Here is why politics, and in particular politicians, stink so much. They have to run for re-election. To be re-elected they will not always do what is best for the coun...
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Calm, steady leadershipJan 04, 2017 12:00 am - The grinches of Christmas that supposedly represent us in Washington and Springfield have cast shadows over our homes. With that in mind I was pleased to read the articl...
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Inspiring reminderNov 08, 2016 12:00 am - Sunday's editorial including Robert Kennedy's message reminds us to remember that it's not about individual success in winning but about communitarian effort in service ...
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We must stop electing tyrantsNov 03, 2016 1:00 am - Our constitution, a sacred document, is based on precepts from our Declaration of Independence and was drafted by our forefathers to help prevent tyranny. Certain action...
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Too many questions on underpass projectNov 03, 2016 1:00 am - Why didn't the village of Barrington consider having a binding referendum when only 500 comments were obtained at the public hearing in 2013? Since 500 comments constitu...