Carpentersville Opinion
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Elgin has lost a giantJan 30, 2018 12:00 am - Elgin lost another giant last week with the passing of everyone's friend, Jack Shales. So many deservedly kind words have been warmly expressed, conveying what Jack mean...
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Legacy so far is sadJan 25, 2018 12:00 am - I don't understand how Donald Trump and his supporters can brag about the campaign promises he has kept during his first year when their effects will include adding a hu...
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Unequal coverageJan 23, 2018 12:00 am - Why was there very little mention of the March for Life held in our country's capital but much more mention of the women's march in Chicago and suburbs? Suburbs were lis...
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Further fire cuts threaten safety in ElginJan 22, 2018 12:00 am - Elgin city officials are endangering their constituents with staff cuts in the city's fire department. As the city expands, the fire service shrinks. Elgin's residential...
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Why didn't Durbin speak up at the time?Jan 20, 2018 12:00 am - If, in fact, Dick Durbin heard such vile and racists words from our president in a crowded meeting, as he now infamously claims, why did it take him so long to condemn t...
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We must stand up against racist commentsJan 19, 2018 12:00 am - The president recently made a remark that continued to expose his racism. In addition to being offensive, it has potentially put 6,000 American troops in Africa in dange...
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Don't be fooled about 'entitlements'Jan 15, 2018 12:00 am - The Republican tax scam reform bill is now going to cost you again, because that $1.5 trillion that they gave to corporations and wealthy donors will now have to be paid...
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No one can say when life beginsJan 15, 2018 12:00 am - Mary Stuhr's anti-abortion letter had statements that could be viewed from many perspectives. A woman with an unplanned pregnancy has already been given the gift of her ...
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Editorial: Different approach to homeless worth a tryJan 09, 2018 10:00 pm - Most shelters are overflowing with homeless people on these cold nights. And yet, some people don't go to them, preferring to take their chances on the street even in th...
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Editorial: The importance of persistence in government consolidationJan 09, 2018 4:00 am - If there is one thing we learn about reform from watching government in Illinois, it is that persistence is a required ingredient for success. It took more than 20 year...