Elgin Opinion
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The SoapboxJul 13, 2013 5:00 am - Roselle’s special Fifth: The village of Roselle should give itself a hand. Thanks to efforts by individuals, businesses and a $9,000 donation from a church-affiliated no...
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Pension fix shouldn’t hurt retired teachersJul 12, 2013 5:00 am - There seems to be incorrect information that the public and legislators have about teacher pensions. The Teachers’ Retirement System and Illinois Retired Teacher’s Assoc...
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Hold college trustees accountableJul 12, 2013 4:40 am - Hold college trustees accountable Excessive costs of a college education and resultant student debt represent the single biggest threat to the economic future of ou...
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Hawks a model for young athletes, parentsJul 11, 2013 5:00 am - As a pediatrician and five-decade Daily Herald reader, I believe one of your all-time best editorials was this past Feb. 8, “A model reminder for youth sports.” I had ho...
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Tri-village Relay another big successJul 08, 2013 5:00 am - On behalf of the Hanover Township officials and all the staff and volunteers, I would like to thank the community for their outpouring of support for the American Cancer...
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Hey, why not make everyone carry a gun?Jul 08, 2013 5:00 am - Yes, concealed carry probably has some deterrent value. Since no one of any gathering knows who is packing heat, maybe some of the bad guys will have second thoughts abo...
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Clinton poor choice for Father of the YearJul 07, 2013 5:00 am - The National Father’s Day Committee (whomever its members are) at a recent New York City luncheon designated former President Bill Clinton as its choice for “Father of t...
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Sister cities is about sharing goodwillJul 07, 2013 5:00 am - I read your recent front-page article regarding a recent vote in the Elgin City Council. The illustrious group that constitutes the council actually voted on whether to ...
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Say no to disposable plastic water bottlesJul 06, 2013 5:00 am - Did you know it takes about 15 times as much water to make one plastic bottle of water than to fill it? What a waste! But add to that, the recycle rate of plastic water ...
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Editorial: PTSD treatment warrants more studyJul 05, 2013 8:59 am - Post-traumatic stress disorder is a sad and perplexing condition that affects victims of violence and trauma and, notably, many of our military service veterans. On aver...