Elburn Opinion
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Favorable treatment of minorities unfairJun 09, 2010 11:00 pm - My college is smack dab in the middle of a very white, very upper-middle class town, and has historically catered to white middle-class students. Our acceptance qualific...
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Don't mess with senior tax rebateJun 09, 2010 11:00 pm - It was a far wiser person than I who said, "You can tell a lot about a country by the way they treat their senior citizens." Our Elgin City Council leaders want to take...
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More gambling not the answerJun 08, 2010 11:00 pm - It is unfortunate that the Kane County Board recently reversed its ban on video poker, which will now allow the machines into bars and restaurants. This makes gambling m...
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What's happened to West Dundee?Jun 08, 2010 11:00 pm - I was born and raised in West Dundee. I cannot think of a better place to transition from child to adult. When I left our quaint village to attend university across the ...
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I won't keep my flag in closetJun 07, 2010 11:00 pm - The columns by Ruben Navarrette are always interesting and thought provoking. The article he wrote for the May 13 issue of the Daily Herald is true to his style. Good fo...
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Farnham works for good schoolsJun 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Since I consider the number one resource in Illinois to be an educated work force, I support Rep. Keith Farnham for the key role he played in passing Senate Bill 2499 ou...
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When does change start?Jun 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Recently, a few things came to light in regard to the current administration. First the Congressional Budget Office came out and stated that the president's health care ...
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Punish deed not breedJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Living in a large suburban 'city' like Elgin, it was only a matter of time before an incident involving a pit bull, or pit bull-like dog, made headlines. The incident i...
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Reformed Cub fan speaks outJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Based on attendance figures, the downturn in the economy has certainly not affected the fanaticism and willingness of Chicago sports fans to pay outrageous ticket and pa...
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Bravo to life saversJun 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Provena Mercy Medical Center held its annual Chiefs Dinner May 10 at the Hollywood Casino. The dinner acknowledges excellence in pre-hospital care in those serving the s...