Burlington Opinion
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Fifty years later, irony and reflectionSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, the Little Rock Nine participated in a 50th anniversary celebration of the court-ordered 1957 integration of Central High School over the objection of the Ar...
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Neighborhood isn't supporting lightsSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - I would like to correct a statement which appeared in the Sept. 21 story about the lights at St. Edward High School. In that article, Father Seisser was quoted as saying...
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So many questions, far too few answersSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - If McHenry County College District 528 taxpayers wanted to see when, how and where the decision was made to convert 30 acres of our land to a sports and entertainment co...
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Planning can put an end to abortionSep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - As a pro-choice advocate I support Planned Parenthood/Chicago Area, and I am glad they are opening a new, full-service health facility in Aurora. It is a fact that abort...
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Airport overdue for comprehensive planSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - To the editor: (At) the most recent joint meeting of Wheeling and Prospect Heights I watched with interest the presentation by Mr. Kirby on the need for a master plan fo...
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Unleashed dogs a scary nuisanceSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Unleashed dogs a scary nuisance To the editor: I really don't understand how hard it is to honor leash laws. Why do you think the law doesn't apply to you, as you allo...
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Chuck goes from obscurity to eternity in just monthsSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Suddenly, and without warning, the unthinkable has happened. Chuck is the new Jacob. It isn't official yet, but judging by the painful rash of current movies and TV show...
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Letter on teacher salaries off baseSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - To the editor: This letter is to take issue with the defamatory inaccuracies perpetuated by Mr. Steve Safley's recent letter attacking the teachers of District 211. His ...
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Retiree can't bear District 301 tax billSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - I am requesting a reduction of my school taxes via my county property taxes for the following reasons: 1. This year's school tax was $6,370. This is 70 percent of my pro...
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Soapbox: A quieter, cleaner waitSep 21, 2007 11:00 pm - We need more people like Polly Rerko, who thought up a good idea and, with the help of school officials, implemented it. The St. Charles mother of two watched every day ...