Burlington Opinion
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Still committed to Elgin Twp. communityApr 24, 2017 1:00 am - My deepest appreciation to the voters, supporters, precint walkers, who worked in my interest. Although I was unsuccessful in my bid to serve as Elgin Township Trustee, ...
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U-46, you've lost a cheerleaderApr 16, 2017 12:01 am - I write with bitter disappointment at Elgin School District U-46's decision to give approval to the charter proposal. I believe the decision displays a complete lack of...
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ACA nightmare ends, GOP soon to beginApr 12, 2017 12:01 am - Paul Ryan isn't as smug as he was two weeks ago. With the bad end to his "unaffordable I don't care" act, he is bit subdued. The budget people claim that 34 million peo...
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First Amendment rights in troubleApr 08, 2017 1:00 am - If it doesn't bother you that Donald Trump is shutting down the voices of the protesters, scientists, judges, and the media and ignoring First Amendment Rights to free s...
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Turning back 50 years of progressApr 06, 2017 1:00 am - Editors, thank you for the op-ed by U.S. Representative Bill Foster in a recent edition of your paper on science and climate change. Rep. Foster, as a scientist also, te...
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GOP, show concern over Russian influenceApr 04, 2017 12:01 am - I am deeply concerned about the direction our country is moving. Although legislation is a major concern, I am extremely concerned about the Russian interference in our ...
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We love U.S., no matter who's in chargeApr 04, 2017 12:01 am - I was struck by the juxtaposition of Don Mack's letter ascribing all opposition to Donald Trump and the Republican party to "pure hatred," immediately adjacent to Connie...
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Elgin Township vote crucial to seniorsMar 31, 2017 11:01 am - I have been a participant in the Golden Diners program for almost three years. I am handicapped and have special dietary restrictions that they are able to accommodate. ...
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Help raise $400,000 for local seniorsMar 31, 2017 1:00 am - As a local health care provider for 30 years I have often depended on Senior Services, the Ecker Center and other social service providers to help support my clients. Th...
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Maintaining a modest, balanced budgetMar 30, 2017 11:00 pm - I am writing to urge Elgin Township residents to Vote for Annette Miller the Elgin Township Supervisor and Trustees Vicki Pelock, Pat Hudgens, Randy Endean and Bob Johns...