Barrington Opinion
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Illinois needs to fix mental health systemDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - The Daily Herald recently carried a story of another tragic failure of Illinois' mental health system. ("Unfit or unjust?" by Barbara Vitello) A young man is dead, murde...
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Voters duped by Obama's promisesNov 26, 2008 10:00 pm - President-elect Obama immediately started backing off his campaign promises. He has to lower voter expectations quickly because he knows that he cannot - and, by the way...
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A satirical view of the new presidencyNov 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Thank goodness we have voted the Republicans out of office with the support of The Daily Herald. Now the new president can: 1. Do away with proposed off shore drilling...
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CFC recognized by local garden clubsNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Citizens for Conservation would like to express its sincere thanks to the Council of Barrington Garden Clubs for the Integration of Native Materials award it presented t...
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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...
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Holiday not always joy for survivorsNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - It's natural to think of gatherings at home and being with family during the holiday season. For most people this is an enjoyable annual tradition that they look forward...
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Barrington library must try again, soonNov 16, 2008 10:00 pm - The Committee for the Library Referendum wishes to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to all the folks who worked so hard on the Barrington Area Library Referendum. Thank yo...
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A fight to support choice of adoptionNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - The first major effort to promote awareness of the need for adoptive families for children in the foster care system occurred in Massachusetts. In 1976, then-Gov. Mike D...
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Rep. Kirk outlines focus for next termNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - I want to thank the voters of the 10th District for re-electing me as their representative in Congress. After a hard-fought campaign, the center held and I will serve a...
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Let's invest in early childhood educationNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - My message is simple: It's never too early to invest in a child, no matter the nation's economic struggles. The most cost-effective and successful way to close the achi...