Elgin Opinion
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Wave of heroism on turbulent waterJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - We have seen nature at its worst. Eternal spring storms have taken rivers and streams over their banks, making a monstrous mess of the suburbs. Storms suddenly pop up, p...
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Missing a voice in the HeraldJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I subscribe to the Daily Herald because I want the local news and commentary. I especially enjoyed reading Chris Bailey's Sunday column about local issues and people. Su...
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Why I voted no on the recall voteJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - As state senator for Illinois' 22nd District, there has not been a single vote I've taken without believing I had the support of the people of my district. The "recall" ...
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Kudos to a trio of Fox Valley heroesJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - In a time of hopelessness and anger over the economy and the price of gas, these stories elevate the spirit. Sometimes we set out to do wonderful things to help our fell...
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Campaign cash issue for judgesJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - A new study by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University found "The ethics and integrity of a judge should be beyond reproach. Accepting contributions from a...
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Saturday Soapbox: Cook CountyJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Mt. Prospect steps up to challenge Mount Prospect officials this week unanimously backed the idea of a south side neighborhood center, one that would offer outreach reso...
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Villa Olivia name should stayJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - If Villa Olivia in Bartlett would leave that location, I hope it will also leave the name behind unless it has been trademarked. The site was named for Olivia, a daughte...
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Dangers of driving in roadwork zonesJun 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Perhaps the state police can give me an answer in regard to the traffic on I-294 north of I-90? I drove to the Milwaukee area twice in eight days. I drove 55 mph in the ...
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Nuances of passion sometimes are key to deciding story playJun 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Prominent trials are followed passionately by some people -- but not all. It was a reasonable enough question for a wife to ask her husband three days before a high scho...
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An open letter to Osama bin LadenJun 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Remember Sept. 10, 2001, Osama? The "thing" was about to happen. You'd already made it clear that it was America you hated, not freedom as so many politicians try to te...