Barrington Opinion
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Save Medicare for future generationsDec 11, 2012 4:00 am - People often say, I paid into Medicare all my working life, and I have earned the benefit of health care in my old age. Well, yes, we have all paid in. However, I just s...
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Autism society grants are availableDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - To all parents with special needs young adults and especially adults with autism, Harper College in Palatine, through their Continuing Education department, will be offe...
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Architect says TIF project totally wrongDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - I’ve practiced architecture in Barrington for 34 years now, and have done hundreds of projects in the immediate area. I have lived in the Barrington area since 1953, and...
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Millionaires can afford tax increasesDec 04, 2012 4:00 am - I found your cartoon in the Nov. 20 edition to be not only offensive but completely inaccurate. The huge fat turkey, labeled “Entitlements,” is being ignored, but the sm...
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Editorial: The fundamental problems of holding dual officesNov 26, 2012 4:00 am - Although we have differences with some of state Sen. Terry Link’s positions, we decided that his background and leadership merited our endorsement in the election just p...
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Editorial: A good goal on smoking, but bad legislationNov 19, 2012 4:00 am - State Sen. Dan Duffy’s goal is noble enough: He doesn’t want people who visit the Cancer Treatment Centers of America to have to smell cigarette smoke on health care wor...
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St. Matthew students to present Christmas worship Dec. 19Nov 18, 2012 10:00 pm - St. Matthew Lutheran School, preschool through 8th grade, will be presenting a Christmas Worship Service on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 9:15 am and again at 7 p.m. in the...
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The SoapboxNov 17, 2012 2:30 pm - Too close to home? Residents in the western half of Lake County routinely wake up to gunfire this time of year, with hunting season in full swing. Areas where hunting is...
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Rudd: Grateful for campaign supportNov 12, 2012 4:00 am - I would like to thank my family, friends and supporters for the time spent helping me with my campaign. In a democracy it is important to stand up for our beliefs. I fee...
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The SoapboxNov 10, 2012 4:00 am - A decent decision: Can’t say we’re ever pleased to hear of a community embracing video gambling, but if it has to happen, a town could do worse than to dedicate all its ...