Crystal Lake Opinion
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End county pension perks, governorJun 13, 2011 12:00 am - Maybe it seemed reasonable 14 years ago to give some collar county elected officials 80 percent of their final salary after 20 years of service, but it sure doesn't seem...
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What is role of Sun City in church?Jun 13, 2011 12:00 am - The letter, “No room for God in Sun City,” prompted reflective thoughts about how, historically, major religions had to come to grips with their political and economic r...
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Give Centegra OK to build in HuntleyJun 11, 2011 1:00 am - I need a hospital near my home. I am 71 years old and I am active in my community where I live. Centegra Hospital would be a blessing, so please give Centegra the approv...
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The SoapboxJun 11, 2011 1:00 am - No time for panic: After the terror attacks of Sept. 11, did you refuse to leave your home, fly or go into tall buildings? Yes, there have been “flash mob” incidents of...
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The absurdity of tax spending on lobbyistsJun 11, 2011 12:00 am - The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform released a report last week tallying the amounts local governments spent from July 2009 to July 2010 lobbying state government...
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Hang up for a return to safer daysJun 10, 2011 12:00 am - If you’re older than 30, hearken back, tax your brain and recall the days before cellphones. Can you? Somehow, you managed without one. You did the grocery shopping with...
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No room for God in Sun City?Jun 08, 2011 12:00 am - Freedom of worship, speech and assembly are guaranteed by our U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment, our Bill of Rights. Yet, a vocal group at our CAM quarterly meeting se...
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Don’t let Democrats steal Social SecurityJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - Seniors, get a reality check about Social Security and its financial troubles. Stop listening to Democrats who want to kick the can down the road until all benefits are ...
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Our Academic Team provides lessons on successJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - Once a year, we set aside a special day to recognize the Daily Herald Academic Team, a group of outstanding suburban students who excel inside and out of the classroom s...
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Who are role models for your teens?Jun 03, 2011 12:00 am - After reading the Daily Herald’s Opinion article on May 23, “Parents must say ‘no’ to teen drinking,” it seems that more needs to be done than just telling teens not to ...