Burlington Opinion
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How can we bear more pension costs?Mar 06, 2012 8:40 am - How can we bear more pension costs? Our state has a serious shortfall in the pension obligations that they committed to in past contract negotiations. So to appease...
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Elgin council said no to real tax reliefMar 06, 2012 8:40 am - Councilman John Steffen’s letter regarding the Elgin budget for 2014 contained several points that I take issue with. Councilman Steffen stated, “The process included co...
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Is this season it for Kenny Williams?Mar 06, 2012 5:00 am - It’s time for the White Sox to tell Kenny Williams to hand over the reins to someone else and ride off into the sunset. Williams will always be in my memory as the archi...
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Residents can stop deer cullingMar 06, 2012 5:00 am - If you are one of many Dundee Township residents who appreciates viewing the wild beauty of deer on our open spaces, act soon or the Illinois Department of Natural Resou...
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Need to separate corporations from stateMar 06, 2012 5:00 am - Close examination of the separation of church and state, as seen by the Founding Fathers, reveals that, while they revered faithfulness to God as a positive character tr...
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Good to know some know ConstitutionMar 06, 2012 5:00 am - Recently, I was talking to two of my four wonderful grandchildren in praise of our St. Catherine Church pastor for courageously speaking out against the threat to our re...
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Who’ll pay for bigger IRS?Mar 06, 2012 5:00 am - Hang on to your wallets! A tax briefing recently issued by CCH indicates the President’s budget proposal includes almost $1 billion for IRS operations. Families with in...
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Teacher pension bumps behind Social SecurityMar 06, 2012 5:00 am - In the early 1970s, the General Assembly passed legislation that provided for a benefit increase of 3 percent per year for retired teachers. The annual benefit increase ...
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Bring justice to abused animalsMar 06, 2012 4:40 am - The abuse of animals has to be committed by the lowest form of human life. I’m asking people to be a voice for these animals that are tortured and abused. Especially in ...
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U-46 Venus viewing was pricelessMar 06, 2012 4:40 am - Fence Post writer Ms. Keys was mistaken about U-46 charging to view the Transit of Venus. The event was free. The purchase of the special glasses was only if you wanted...