Bartlett Opinion
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The SoapboxJun 21, 2014 5:01 am - Welcome, Goliath! Goliath, Great America's monstrous and terrifying new wooden coaster, is now open to the public. No slings and stones required to take on this...
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FDA too slow to regulate e-cigsJun 03, 2014 5:01 am - The fact that the FDA "proposed" regulating e-cigs, but hasn't yet, is beyond belief. That they didn't immediately ban fruity flavors/names that appeal to children is, i...
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Signs are pointing to another recessionMay 31, 2014 5:01 am - During the past few days two rather subtle announcements, which escaped much scrutiny in the news media, have raised a rather concerning view of the economy going forwar...
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The SoapboxMay 31, 2014 5:01 am - Ending well: The political process makes us all angry at times, but when legislative negotiating works, it can be very satisfying. So it is with a once-weak bill in...
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Call in the auditors on state spendingMay 29, 2014 5:01 am - I wish the governor and legislators would tell us where all the money from taxes, the lottery and gambling goes. It's supposed to go to the schools and roads, but neithe...
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The SoapboxMay 24, 2014 5:01 am - Prevailing protest: Mount Prospect leaders acknowledge their vote against a state-mandated ordinance had no practical effect, but the protest was worth noting. Requ...
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Laws that protect Chicago taxis are unfairMay 16, 2014 5:01 am - I don't generally get involved in politics, but as a rideshare driver, I've been closely following the debate over regulations to rideshare services. I traveled to Sprin...
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Road crews leaving plastic clutter behindMay 12, 2014 5:01 am - I drive a lot, and occasionally see a plastic bag dangling from something. During those same trips, I have noticed much more plastic in road construction traffic cones a...
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Early information often incompleteMay 12, 2014 5:01 am - Letters to the editor reflect the short memories of many readers who want so badly to blame the first verbal responses from the administration for the tragedy at Benghaz...
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The SoapboxMay 03, 2014 5:01 am - A student's beautiful patterns: Suburban Standout Timothy Zhou of Bolingbrook cleverly surmises that music, math and chess are alike because one must detect pattern...