Carpentersville Opinion
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Local every day, everywhereAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Kudos to Daily Herald editor Jim Slusher for his excellent column of Aug. 6. I'll make a suggestion regarding a slogan for the Daily Herald - retain the present quote of...
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Stimulate business by keeping kids homeAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - I have an idea to help businesses garner customers by being innovative. The idea I have in mind is relaxing and would benefit many who visit restaurants, movie theaters,...
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What has Springfield done for us lately?Aug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - I am in 100 percent agreement with Robert Morgan of Elburn who recently wrote to Fence Post that the "do nothings" in Springfield should be thrown out. I recently sent e...
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Saturday SoapboxAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Save it in the stands: The return of high school football also means the return of passionate fans. And we're OK with that - to a point. To those shouting "pass" when an...
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Play, review left bad tasteAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Wow, I read your review in the Daily Herald, and I could not disagree more. I thought "Light in the Piazza" was awful. You are probably thinking I am some old jerk who i...
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Schadenfreude was unbecomingAug 27, 2009 11:00 pm - On reading the Opinion Page Aug. 22, I had my first occurrence of "ouch." I love the human angle, common sense and informative attitude of this editorial commentary on S...
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A friend rememberedAug 27, 2009 11:00 pm - A heart attack ended the life of Joseph L. (Joe) Matalone this summer. Joe is survived by his wife, Joyce, a son, Joe Jr., and his family and a daughter, Michele, and he...
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Bill Foster should have attended health care talkAug 27, 2009 11:00 pm - On Aug. 13, 150 of Congressman Bill Foster's constituents attended his Neighborhood Office meeting. The vast majority of the attendees were strongly against universal he...
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Everything about red light cameras stinksAug 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Letter writer Mr. Setter on Aug. 16 correctly points out that we should obey all laws. However, not all laws are written for the stated purpose. The "red light cameras" ...
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What crime did street preacher commit?Aug 26, 2009 11:00 pm - I have to admit that I was angered when I read of the arrest of Joseph Tomasino for preaching too loudly. He has been charged with disorderly conduct, and I truly hope a...