East Dundee Opinion
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Editorial: The GOP, the Tea Party and value of party unityAug 29, 2012 9:08 am - There will be lots of talk about unity at the Republican National Convention this week, but one wonders to what degree the concept will define the goals of the Republica...
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How about a cure for West Nile?Aug 26, 2012 4:40 am - I’m curious. Every year now we are alerted to the threat of West Nile virus both in humans and especially birds. Though the number is not large, I doubt if those who hav...
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The SoapboxAug 25, 2012 5:00 am - Don’t sign that bill: Gov. Pat Quinn has one week to decide whether to expand gambling by adding five new casinos and slots at racetracks, including Arlington Park. Whil...
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Single-payer care good for businessAug 23, 2012 4:40 am - After listening to endless debates are arguments about which candidate has the best health care and Medicare plans, the more convinced I am that our current health care ...
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Jesus wouldn’t condemn gaysAug 22, 2012 4:40 am - I am writing in response to the letter from James J. Abbott. He states the Boy Scouts of America were wrong in excluding openly gay youth from their organization. He say...
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Special needs classes at Harper start soonAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - To all parents with special needs young adults, and especially adults with autism, Harper College in Palatine, through their Continuing Education Department, will be off...
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The SoapboxAug 18, 2012 6:00 am - Going the extra mile: Teachers at Anne Fox Elementary School in Hanover Park know family involvement is important to students' success, and they went out of their way th...
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‘Discrimination’ just another word for ‘hate’Aug 15, 2012 4:40 am - I sit here and wonder how hoards of people could head to Chick-fil-A’s Appreciation Day solely to support a company which proudly donates their money to organizations th...
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Editorial: Turnaround at Lake County Fair encouragingAug 14, 2012 5:00 am - The attendance figures for the 84th annual Lake County Fair, which ended a couple of weeks ago, won’t knock anyone’s socks off. A total of 91,548 visitors, up about 2.8 ...
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Troubled by ECC public safety, truck schoolsAug 14, 2012 4:40 am - The Burlington village board OK’d a conceptual plan for ECC’s vision of a regional public safety and sustainability facility. We the people voted to approve a $178 milli...