Elgin Opinion
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Thanks for your support of ECCDec 24, 2013 3:40 am - Thanks for your support of ECC Thank you. Those two words are heard often this time of year as family and friends gather to celebrate the past year and prepare for ...
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The SoapboxDec 21, 2013 4:00 am - As Christmas Day approaches, we can’t help but think of the many ways people in the suburban area have demonstrated the spirit of the holidays all year long. This editio...
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Protect yourself from house ‘thefts’Dec 19, 2013 4:00 am - The holiday season is a festive time of year when friends and family gather. But the holidays are also a prime time for fraudsters to take advantage of their unsuspectin...
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What really corrupts politicians is powerDec 18, 2013 3:40 am - What really corrupts politicians is power The Dec. 1 front page article on trust had many good points. However, I believe it skipped over the most important. We, i...
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Why are judges’ pensions exempt from reform?Dec 17, 2013 4:00 am - I am a retired state highway worker. I would like to bring something to your attention that is really bothering most of us retirees. Why did, Pat Quinn, Mike Madigan and...
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Join pope in being nonjudgmentalDec 17, 2013 3:00 am - Join pope in being nonjudgmental So Bishop Paprocki has exorcised the devil — maybe now, without the devil around, he can join Pope Francis in not judging how peopl...
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Moylan vote ‘on the right side of history’Dec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I am writing as a constituent of the 55th District. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Rep. Marty Moylan for casting his vote in favor of marriage equality dur...
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Northwest Festival Orchestra deserving of more supportDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I appreciated your recent photo and article about the Northwest Festival Orchestra, but I am disappointed that this fine orchestra is not better supported by corporate s...
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Start times not ideal for teenage studentsDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I am a senior at Conant High School. I am responding to the Daily Herald editorial, “Collaboration key in school schedule changes.” The article brings to the attention o...
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Obama ring-kissing reaches new highDec 14, 2013 3:40 am - Obama ring-kissing reaches new high Just read Gene Lyons’ letter article in the Opinion section of the Sunday, Dec. 8 Daily Herald. I’ve heard about kissing rings b...