Burlington Opinion
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And a spirit will lead them onto the fieldDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - When the Fighting Illini Marching Band takes the field at this year's Rose Bowl game, a spirit will be leading. Chief Illiniwek -- may he dance in our hearts forever. Pe...
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Re-learning hard lesson that creation is almost always messyDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Creation is a messy business. Just ask the guy who strikes out on his own after dying a little each day in cubicle world. Or a mother delivering a baby. Or those who hop...
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Dual language teaching flawedDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - In his column Dec. 9, Ruben Navarrette attempts to make a case for dual language, English and Spanish in our schools. Mr. Navarrette states that English-only laws are di...
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Thanks for lesson in true holiday spiritDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Many thanks to the people at Chili's in South Elgin for making our Christmas so special. Your sincere gestures from the heart allowed our kids to enjoy Christmas when we...
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Re-learning hard lesson that creation is almost always messyDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Creation is a messy business. Just ask the guy who strikes out on his own after dying a little each day in cubicle world. Or a mother delivering a baby. Or those who hop...
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Force accountability at all levels by voteDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - When are we, the voters, going to hold our mayor, council members, state legislators and members of Congress accountable? The mayor and council members of Elgin agreed t...
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Study before 'fixing' nation into oblivionDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Nary a day goes by without a media story about the looming global warming crisis. Well, well. Now comes news from the Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee th...
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Asking for a closer look at ECC benefitsDec 26, 2007 10:00 pm - I read with interest the Daily Herald's recent article that Dr. Sam, the president of the college, was unanimously granted an increase in his monthly stipend to $1,000 a...
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Thanks for help on holiday house walkDec 26, 2007 10:00 pm - Thanks for help on holiday house walk On behalf of the Northeast Neighborhood Association (NENA), and the "Homes for the Holidays" house walk committee, we would like to...
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Messing with yellows for more local cash?Dec 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Another local community is looking at the feasibility of installing red-light cameras. While I do not oppose making intersections safer, the installation of red-light ca...