Bloomingdale Opinion
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Urges lawmakers to support reformMay 11, 2009 11:00 pm - To the leaders of the Illinois House and Senate: the Illinois Reform Commission has proposed 34 reforms in six areas: campaign finance spending; enforcement; government ...
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Can't afford a big raise for teachersMay 10, 2009 11:00 pm - OMG. It's time for District 211 teacher negotiations again. It seems like only yesterday we received those letters from the teachers giving us our children's schedules f...
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Prepare for taxpayers revoltMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - How appropriate. Just received my tax bill with a $600-plus increase. The state of Illinois and DuPage County are out of control, and the voters will be making a big cha...
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Squealing loud as I can about tax billMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - On top of the $5,000 that DuPage County already seizes from me in property tax, it wants to take another $250 this year, contending that my home's value increased as of ...
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Be careful stewards of public's trustMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - One newly elected mayor fired the help. One new trustee almost swore in frustration. Other newly elected leaders took the helm far more quietly this week with pledges t...
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Fond memories of Doc BlanchardMay 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Noting the passing of football great "Doc" Blanchard brings in some memories of the 1940s. He was paired with speedster Glen Davis at West Point. I think of him in game...
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The truth about 'assault rifles'May 05, 2009 11:00 pm - In her April 20 article titled "We stand by as others are gunned down," Cynthia Tucker demonstrates how misinformed she is regarding guns and gun crime. She decries the...
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Libraries: Follow Schaumburg's leadMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Kudos to the Schaumburg Public Library for clarifying its rules for the expulsion of those who create an "air" which disturbs other patrons. Whether it be offensive body...
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We'll work together for better townshipMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - We thank all of our supporters and volunteers for their help and encouragement this past election. The best part of running for office in local elections is getting to m...
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Power of prayer failed DriscollMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - When Driscoll Catholic was notified by the Christian Brothers of the Midwest and the Joliet Diocese that they were going to close, it stunned the students, alumni, and p...