Crystal Lake Opinion
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Dogs have no place on school groundsDec 06, 2012 3:00 am - As a resident in the Algonquin community, dogs on school properties in Algonquin is a big concern. Each and every day as I patiently way for my daughter to be dismissed ...
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D300 concerned more about bottom lineDec 05, 2012 3:40 am - A current problem District 300 students face is the classroom cuts and sizes. Should District 300 be allowed to change the learning environment in order to save money? ...
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The SoapboxDec 01, 2012 4:00 am - Sleeping in a box: About 27 students — some who have not known hunger themselves — now have an idea of what it’s like to be homeless. The group camped out for a night on...
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Teachers, don’t extort usNov 30, 2012 3:40 am - When I first read that the upcoming teachers strike in District 300 is all about lower class sizes, my first thought was “this is gonna cost us.” Now that the final offe...
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U.S. did not ignore Benghazi attackNov 17, 2012 3:40 am - On Nov. 13 the Daily Herald printed another letter about the attacks on the embassy in Benghazi. The latest said, “Cries for help from embassy ignored.” It was another l...
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You get what you pay forNov 16, 2012 3:40 am - I wonder if the taxpayers in Community Unit District 300 have heard of the old saying, “You get what you pay for.” I have lived in this district for many years. My five ...
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Bullying is alive and wellNov 16, 2012 3:40 am - Imagine being a kid and having someone your age tell you, every day, what they perceive to be wrong with you. That you are worthless. That was happening to my daughter, ...
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Honor service by supporting vetsNov 11, 2012 3:40 am - Veterans Day has special meaning to our American servicemen, especially our veterans. No one knows this better than Randy Granath, chairman of the Veterans Network Commi...
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The SoapboxNov 10, 2012 4:00 am - A decent decision: Can’t say we’re ever pleased to hear of a community embracing video gambling, but if it has to happen, a town could do worse than to dedicate all its ...
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Beaubien not so independentNov 02, 2012 4:40 am - Dee Beaubien, is she really running as an independent? She knocked on my door a few weeks ago and introduced herself. She seemed to be a pleasant lady so I listened to h...