Elgin Opinion
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Irritated by early morning ‘courtesy call’ during stormAug 08, 2011 12:00 am - Last Saturday morning, after being awakened by the storm numerous times, I had finally fallen asleep. At 4 a.m. the phone rings. The worst possible scenarios are going t...
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Let's solve our hunger challenge nowAug 08, 2011 12:00 am - It's easy to imagine how it starts. First, you're laid off. Then begins the sad scramble to apply for unemployment aid. Even with that, you face figuring out whether to ...
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Here’s how sirens work in PalatineAug 08, 2011 12:00 am - I would like to address questions concerning the Palatine “Storm Warning System” that appeared July 25, questioning when and how Outdoor Warning Sirens are activated and...
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Impressed with offerings at Arlington Hts. libraryAug 08, 2011 12:00 am - The Arlington Heights Senior Center forum presented “What’s New at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library” July 19th. The special treat was that Executive Director Paul...
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Mt. Prospect shows its generosity at July 4th paradeAug 08, 2011 12:00 am - On behalf of the members of St. Mark Lutheran Church and St. Raymond Catholic Church, both of Mount Prospect, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the resid...
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Civil union law is attack on religionAug 08, 2011 12:00 am - Gov. Pat Quinn and Attorney General Lisa Madigan apparently have no problem shutting down religious adoption and foster care agencies in Illinois in order to advance a r...
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One idea to improve Randhurst parkingAug 08, 2011 12:00 am - I applaud the developers of the new Randhurst site. It looks great, they have some great stores in there now and new restaurants. The new theater is amazing. However, t...
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Rainbow Falls staff dedicated to safety, cleanlinessAug 08, 2011 12:00 am - As an Elk Grove resident and a four-year employee of Rainbow Falls, I can confidently state the village of Elk Grove takes great pride in their park district; especially...
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Throwing money at flooding hasn’t helped, so farAug 08, 2011 12:00 am - I was so pleased to read recently that the Mount Prospect officials have taken note of the basement flooding problems and held a meeting. I moved to my present home in t...
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Healthy food getting hard to find, affordAug 08, 2011 12:00 am - Walking through the grocery store today is a different experience now than it was in the past. Kids today walk past fresh grapes and head for the grape soda instead. I r...