Bensenville Opinion
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A relentless battle for the most basic candidate informationDec 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Hey, I said, we should cover the installation of Joe Birkett as a justice of the Illinois Appellate Court's Second District in Elgin next week. Not so fast, Daily Heral...
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Oh, yes, it can happen hereDec 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Americans reading about the sovereign debt problems in Europe should not assume that it can't happen here. We have been in a borrow-and-spend mode, both individually and...
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Blame schools for your tax increasesDec 08, 2010 12:00 am - If you want a good candidate to blame for the excessive tax increases in townships of Schaumburg, Elk Grove and Barrington, look no further than Palatine-Schaumburg High...
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Families come in all forms, like it or notDec 08, 2010 12:00 am - When reading David E. Smith's comments on gay marriage and the concerns about raising children I could not help but laugh out loud. As the executive director of the Illi...
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God-given rights are ConstitutionalDec 07, 2010 10:00 pm - In my original letter, I argued that “civil unions” are intended to grant special privileges to homosexual couples but which would not apply to heterosexual couples who ...
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Measuring Illinois' civic healthDec 07, 2010 10:00 pm - While we give thanks this holiday season, the 2010 Illinois Civic Health Index will be released. It documents Illinoisans' attitudes about politics and behaviors reflect...
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Take a cue from Illinois, CongressDec 05, 2010 10:00 pm - The Illinois legislature has taken the historic step of providing civil unions here in our state, a plan supported by about six in 10 residents in recent surveys. I cong...
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How about similar perks for all?Dec 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Government workers and their unions, reminds one of the Roman Praetorian Guards. Emperors had a cadre of these guards: They were fiercely loyal, (read votes) as long as ...
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Tax breaks for ultra-rich are unfairDec 03, 2010 10:00 pm - It is unacceptable to allow the ultra rich to get tax breaks and the poor do not get an unemployment extension. Most folks, over 40 years old, are being laid off and are...
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DuPage remap needs to be openDec 03, 2010 10:00 pm - During the first few months of 2011, municipalities, counties, as well as the state of Illinois will engage in the process of redistricting to reflect population shifts ...