Elgin Opinion
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Mussman part of the problem, not solutionNov 01, 2012 5:00 am - So the Daily Herald is telling us that Michelle “Mom on a Mission” Mussman can maintain her independence in Springfield. Are they talking about how she “forced” the legi...
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Fire Madigan, and defeat Carol SenteNov 01, 2012 5:00 am - It’s been a long election season with only a few weeks to go. While much focus is given to the presidential race, remember all politics is local except in the state of I...
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Mulligan’s backing of Moylan pointlessNov 01, 2012 5:00 am - I have heard concerns about Rosemary Mulligan’s endorsement of Democratic candidate Marty Moylan. It’s time to be candid about what this endorsement really means. First ...
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Families deserve better than MussmanOct 31, 2012 5:00 am - I would like to thank the Schaumburg PTA for having the candidates forum for the public on Oct. 10, at Jane Addams Junior High. It was a very good opportunity to ask que...
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Nekritz plan just kicks can down the roadOct 31, 2012 5:00 am - For those unfamiliar with the issue, Gov. Pat Quinn is backing pension reform drafted by Elaine Nekritz that would shift the cost of teacher pensions to local school dis...
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Dalton has shown leadership in churchOct 31, 2012 4:40 am - I am a member of First Congregational Church, which is Elgin’s oldest church. We celebrated our 175th anniversary just last year. John Dalton, a candidate for circuit co...
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Beaubien a voice of independenceOct 31, 2012 4:40 am - As registered Republicans who know Dee Beaubien and have known her late husband, State Rep. Mark Beaubien, we attest to the accuracy of your headline Sept. 14 — “Beaubie...
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Obama gave us plenty of changeOct 31, 2012 4:40 am - Here’s why I will not vote for President Obama this time. He promised us hope and change. He has done nothing to give us hope. But, he has given us a lot of change. Unde...
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Romney speaks with forked tongueOct 31, 2012 4:40 am - Our daily paper has endorsed Romney. Key reasons are Romney’s economics and his moderation over ideology. Both reasons I find weak. First, I find it is disingenuous for ...
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Gillam for Kane County BoardOct 31, 2012 4:40 am - I have known Rebecca Gillam as an elected official representing the residents of West Dundee. During her tenure on the village board she has demonstrated that she is wil...