Carpentersville Opinion
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University decisions not job of lawmakersApr 29, 2015 1:00 am - Proposed legislation designed to force state universities to grant college credit to students who attain a "3" or higher on an AP exam is not "ridiculously reasonable" a...
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Saturday Soapbox: Benet star, pot on Greenlead Ave.Apr 18, 2015 1:00 am - Frank the Failure? While Wisconsin basketball star Frank Kaminsky earned college player of the year honors, he reminded admirers on his return to his high school a...
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After-school programs in Illinois help fight crimeApr 17, 2015 1:00 am - As parents and state's attorneys, we have peace of mind knowing that kids are safe and supervised at school during the day while adults are at work. But we're worried ab...
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Rauner points finger, has few solutionsApr 16, 2015 1:01 am - In addition to teachers, public service workers, unions and Democrats, our new governor also blames the Supreme Court for Illinois' fiscal problems. But, I don't see any...
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Walsh endorsements really a serviceApr 03, 2015 12:01 am - Walsh endorsements really a service I always read and consider the Daily Herald's voting endorsements, but when you published Joe Walsh's endorsements for Elgin may...
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Mental health cuts don't make senseApr 03, 2015 12:01 am - Mental health cuts don't make sense State-funded mental health providers are once again facing the looming possibility of severe funding cuts. If Governor Rauner's ...
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Jail time in order for Republican senatorsApr 03, 2015 12:01 am - Jail time in order for Republican senators I wish I could say that I was shocked by the actions of 47 Republican Senators, who signed a letter to the leaders of Ira...
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Kill Longmeadow tollway debacleApr 03, 2015 12:01 am - Kill Longmeadow tollway debacle Taxpayers can only hope that Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen will take his own advice that "we need to live within our means...
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No D220 candidate vowed to cut costsApr 02, 2015 5:00 am - Responding to your article on the plus and minuses of electing an educator, I think one important negative not mentioned is that, because teachers benefit from the curre...
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Cheap shot at firefighters, womenApr 02, 2015 12:01 am - Cheap shot at firefighters, women William Hicks' letter to the editor March 13 is an insult to the intelligence and judgment of Carpentersville residents. By implic...