Bartlett Opinion
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A candidate who clicks on the issuesFeb 14, 2012 4:00 am - Politics and politicians have frustrated me over the years. It took me a couple of minutes to adjust to a candidate for office who came to my door recently to talk about...
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Let’s broadcast animal abuse trialsFeb 14, 2012 4:00 am - A great pilot program for television in Illinois’ courtrooms would be cruelty to animal cases. Some of the most vicious, deadly, monstrous and diabolical criminals are a...
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Tefft finally gets kudos it deservesFeb 13, 2012 5:00 am - Glad to see Tefft Middle School in Streamwood receive the press and recognition it deserves. This school breaks the stereotype of “poor performing low-income schools” wi...
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Can’t someone fix the library debate?Feb 13, 2012 5:00 am - I am an over 30-year Elk Grove Village resident and I am very disappointed in the village’s new library policy regarding residents residing west of Rohlwing Road. I freq...
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Thank you for your holiday generosityFeb 13, 2012 5:00 am - My sincerest appreciation is extended to the residents, organizations, churches and businesses that again came forward this past holiday season to help the less fortunat...
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Why to vote ‘no’ on electric referendumFeb 13, 2012 5:00 am - When you vote March 20 you will have a referendum on your ballot that reads, “Shall the Village of Bartlett have the authority to arrange for the supply of electricity f...
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‘Hearts of Gold’ winners are testament to villageFeb 13, 2012 5:00 am - The Arlington Heights Special Events Commission, along with the entire community, on Saturday honored 11 individuals who have stepped forward to make a difference in som...
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All sides should seek pension solutionsFeb 13, 2012 4:00 am - While the idea of asking school districts to pay the pension costs for teachers isn’t realistic because of the huge expense, it will shine a bright light on total pensio...
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A case against school bus seat beltsFeb 13, 2012 4:00 am - In response to your front-page story, “Should all buses have belts?” I can tell you firsthand: They should not! On Feb. 26, 2007, my wife, Linda, a 23-year veteran schoo...
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Database can help in emergenciesFeb 13, 2012 4:00 am - I have read with interest the articles in your newspaper chronicling the problems brought to light in the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. I applaud Cook County Bo...