Crystal Lake Opinion
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Reasonable pay cuts will forestall strikeJun 17, 2011 1:00 am - As the mother of four children attending Cary District 26 schools, I am extremely concerned about the impasse that has developed over the next teachers’ contract. I fear...
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Thanks for help with diabetes campaignJun 13, 2011 12:00 am - The Dundee Township Lions Club wishes to thank the community for their exceptional generosity during the diabetes awareness campaign. The contributions provide awareness...
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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 ...