Carpentersville Opinion
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Supreme Court's first strikeoutAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - On August 3, a writer called the Supreme Court out on strikes with their three decisions that he did not like. I'd like to point out that this was the Supreme Court's se...
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Taxpayers deserve vote on parkwayAug 06, 2015 1:00 am - I was appalled to read Karen McConnaughay's response to the reporter's key question in the Friday, July 31, Daily Herald interview on "The Case for Longmeadow." The repo...
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Still far to go in helping disabledAug 05, 2015 1:00 am - I was interested in your front page article Saturday, July 25, on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. That was a wonderful step forward for disabled ...
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Immigration plan: Be more charitableAug 03, 2015 1:00 am - A letter in the July 19 paper repeats an opinion so devoid of logic that I laughed so hard coffee shot out of my nose. I refer to the nonsense that Central and South Am...
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Couldn't be more apart on 30-year toll bridge planAug 02, 2015 1:00 am - Two things illustrate the incredible disconnect between foes and supporters of the Longmeadow Parkway. 1. The scope of the project. An opposition flyer shows massive tru...
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Russell broke vow in announcing caseJul 31, 2015 12:00 am - I awoke the morning of July 25 to find my name splashed across news media about something I really have little to do with. Months ago I approached Kane County Coroner Ro...
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Low funding hampers mental health servicesJul 29, 2015 12:00 am - We couldn't agree more with your lead editorial of July 14 about placing a priority on mental health treatment for young people. Unfortunately, as Shannon Harnett, coord...
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Editorial: Municipalities wise not to rely on gambling revenueJul 28, 2015 11:00 pm - The game of chicken Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic leadership in Springfield are playing with the budget keeps rearing its head in new ways. Will state workers get pai...
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Elgin Tower battles for survivalJul 25, 2015 5:30 am - The iconic Elgin Tower Building reminds me of the Daily Planet, where Clark Kent worked. With 15 stories and 186-feet-tall stands above all else in downtown Elgin. The a...
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Stop Longmeadow, keep taxes lowJul 24, 2015 12:00 am - I am tired of hearing all the politicians say that it is too late to stop the construction of the Longmeadow toll bridge. What I would like to hear is, where are the use...