Carpentersville Opinion
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It's time to compel people to go greenJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - With the growing concern for a cleaner environment, "Going Green" needs to grow from a trend and option for some to a responsibility for all. Recycling and composting sh...
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Ryan no friend to Second AmendmentJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - A Fence Post letter on Dec. 30 by Jerry Marches proclaimed Jim Ryan the best candidate for governor. I believe Herald readers should know some things before jumping to t...
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Saturday SoapboxJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Every little bit helps: Parents in Mundelein High School District 120 got a bit of wallet-friendly news this week when the school board voted not to increase fees...
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End the lockdown on county boardJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Did you happen to read the articles in the Daily Herald recently about the Kane County Board? It seems like the lack of information the public receives also exists withi...
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Can terrorism be political boon?Jan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Since President Obama was elected, former Vice-President Cheney and those who think similarly have been complaining about the president and terrorist attacks. Besides th...
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Timing everything with health care billJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - President Obama has been pushing the health care bill through as fast as possible. What other legislation that was so huge was pushed through so fast? President Obama sa...
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Pension increases unfunded mandatesJan 14, 2010 10:00 pm - I read with interest your article on required increases in police and fire employee pensions for the Village of Arlington Heights and other municipalities, imposed by th...
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School electives should not be cutJan 14, 2010 10:00 pm - An open letter to Elgin Area School District U-46: I would normally not send an e-mail complaint to you but I have to say I am appalled at the idea that my children are ...
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Kudos to Elgin's bison caretakersJan 13, 2010 10:00 pm - The benevolent caretakers at Lords Park Zoo merit accolades for their compassionate treatment of Dakota, the 18-year-old bison that recently died. The reality that Dakot...
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Government should focus on unionsJan 13, 2010 10:00 pm - It's that time of year again - we are now going to set up the teams that will lead us into the election season. What type of voter are we? Are we the voter that says any...