Elgin Opinion
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Herald unfairly criticizes ObamaJan 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Thank you for your "Idea No. 1" on Page 1 of the Jan. 5 paper: "Learn more about your next leaders than about Paris Hilton." Right next to that noble idea is the headlin...
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Now Chicago's richest geezers can ride the bus for freeJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - "My expectation is that the legislature will approve the governor's proposal for free transit rides for millionaires who happen to be over 65." So said Illinois House Sp...
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Fix flaws in videotaping confessionsJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois' law requiring the videotaping of all homicide confessions is still young, but it is quickly showing that police departments have much to learn about recording ...
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Responsiveness wins a vote for LauzenJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - In 2002, I contacted state Sen. Chris Lauzen in regard to a school bus safety route issue in my school district. He was the only public servant I contacted who took imme...
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Asking for a closer look at ECC benefitsJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Asking for a closer look at ECC benefits I read with interest the Daily Herald's recent article that Dr. Sam, the president of the college, was unanimously granted an in...
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Eliminating tollways best collection fixJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - ...
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Smokers deserve a place of comfort, tooJan 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Smokers have made more concessions than any other group to date. They have stopped smoking in planes, trains, buses and all other public transportation, and have smoked ...
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Credit Huckabee for up-front approachJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - There's been a fuss raised over Mike Huckabee's airing of a Christmas greeting. Huckabee wished all of America a "magnificent Christmas season," and pointedly referred t...
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Series seeks productive actions, not simply another shot at tollwayJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - It's easy to disdain the Illinois tollway. Born of the same lie that frequently justifies unpopular government projects -- think local taxes: "Don't worry; this issue do...
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City has authority to screen arresteesJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - As indicated by Elgin's mayor and city council members, there does not seem to be a majority at present in favor of additional immigration training and authority through...