Bloomingdale Opinion
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Charter school a good thing for ElginSep 07, 2012 5:00 am - As a member of the Elgin Charter School Initiative, I want to provide a few facts about charter schools. Charter schools are public schools. They are open to any student...
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Sep 07, 2012 4:15 am - Stunned by two Fence Post letters I was stunned by two Fence Post letters of Sunday, Aug. 26. I’ve been carrying the section since then. The Condoleezza Rice speech...
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New jobs for new citizens?Sep 06, 2012 4:51 am - New jobs for new citizens? President Obama’s recent amnesty to a select group of illegal immigrants numbering millions seems to be more of the proverbial carrot on ...
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Join Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Oct. 21Sep 05, 2012 11:00 pm - Did you know that one out of every two women newly diagnosed with breast cancer reaches out to the American Cancer Society for help and support? You can help end breast...
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Roskam working hard on economySep 04, 2012 4:24 am - Roskam working hard on economy I am proud to support Congressman Peter Roskam, who is running for re-election here in the 6th Congressional District. Peter has repr...
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Editorial: The hopeful signs for workers in 2012Sep 03, 2012 5:00 am - On the day set aside to celebrate the role of working people in American economic life, it can be a little unnerving to contemplate the state of “labor” in 2012. In many...
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Court cameras: Crucial but underwhelming?Sep 02, 2012 5:00 am - One big, fat journalism trap local newspapers can fall into is the “no effect seen here” story. It stems from the well-intentioned effort to “localize” a big story. Repo...
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If you disagree, write your own letterSep 02, 2012 4:43 am - If you disagree, write your own letter Mr. Reynolds’ letter of Aug. 21 complains that letters to the Fence Post have dubious references. I think Mr. Reynolds misses...
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Chick-fil-A protest: ‘Enough is enough’Sep 02, 2012 4:43 am - Chick-fil-A protest: ‘Enough is enough’ Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day was not an anomaly — it was a line drawn in the sand. Although there are likely a number of rea...
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The SoapboxSep 01, 2012 5:00 am - A stalwart example: Cardinal Francis George, diagnosed with cancer for the second time, is facing it with courage, optimism and openness. He is a model for anyone with s...