Carpentersville Opinion
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The SoapboxJan 04, 2014 4:00 am - Extra, extra: It’s not exactly news, but it is good to see that educators can finally show evidence that extracurriculars help students in the classroom. And state educa...
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Buried power lines an impractical jokeJan 01, 2014 3:40 am - I am 88 years old and a former lineman for Western United and ComEd. I have worked many stormy nights and cold winter days. Now when the public needs additional electric...
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Avoiding deficit spending in ElginDec 31, 2013 3:40 am - Elgin’s City Council just passed a 2014 budget and three-year plan after months of presentations and discussions. The process included concerted yet ill-conceived effort...
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Is new mantra ‘armed at any cost?’Dec 27, 2013 3:40 am - Is new mantra ‘armed at any cost?’ May I ask what solution the NRA and those of like mind have as a solution to the kids who kill? We know that the mantra is “enfor...
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Thanks for your support of ECCDec 24, 2013 3:40 am - Thanks for your support of ECC Thank you. Those two words are heard often this time of year as family and friends gather to celebrate the past year and prepare for ...
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What really corrupts politicians is powerDec 18, 2013 3:40 am - What really corrupts politicians is power The Dec. 1 front page article on trust had many good points. However, I believe it skipped over the most important. We, i...
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Join pope in being nonjudgmentalDec 17, 2013 3:00 am - Join pope in being nonjudgmental So Bishop Paprocki has exorcised the devil — maybe now, without the devil around, he can join Pope Francis in not judging how peopl...
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Moylan vote ‘on the right side of history’Dec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I am writing as a constituent of the 55th District. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Rep. Marty Moylan for casting his vote in favor of marriage equality dur...
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Northwest Festival Orchestra deserving of more supportDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I appreciated your recent photo and article about the Northwest Festival Orchestra, but I am disappointed that this fine orchestra is not better supported by corporate s...
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Educators the losers in pension dealDec 15, 2013 3:40 am - Educators the losers in pension deal The new Illinois pension reform law was passed in the same cowardly manner that has become synonymous with Illinois politics. L...