Elgin Opinion
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Mt. Prospect/Prospect Hts. Relay nets $100,000May 31, 2011 4:00 am - Thanks to everyone who help make the recent 2011 Relay For Life of Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights a smashing success, as the event raised over $100,000 for the American...
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Americans made a mistake in ’08May 31, 2011 4:00 am - For two and a half years, we have watched the “Mistake of ’08” wreak havoc on every major issue to cross his path. He has shown that his skill as community organizer (pa...
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Union leaders get generous pensionsMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - Union leaders get generous pensions Mr. Montgomery’s Fence Post letter of May 9 (“Cutting pensions only delays solution”) once again demonstrates the selfishness of...
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Good way to get rid of bad teachersMay 29, 2011 5:00 am - We all know that Illinois’ state budget crisis has had a devastating impact on our schools. Student well-being should be at the center of every decision superintendents ...
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Destiny calls; this is Cubs’ yearMay 29, 2011 5:00 am - Mark your calendars, Harold Camping has rescheduled the Apocalypse for Oct. 21, 2011. In a normal year, this event would pre-empt the World Series. This year, however, t...
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Legislation could ease gas costsMay 29, 2011 5:00 am - What is it you don’t understand, my state and federal legislators? It is imperative that you suspend the state and federal gas tax immediately, as Illinois has one of th...
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There’s no hope for quality presidentMay 29, 2011 5:00 am - Well, it looks like we are in for another circus in the presidential race. The country is in bad shape and there is no one who knows how to fix it. Past presidents and C...
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Stop entitling illegal immigrantsMay 29, 2011 5:00 am - The scholarships that are to be given to the illegal immigrant children has prompted me to write. I am truly saddened by what is becoming of this great nation. I feel th...
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Those who sacrifice deserve their pensionsMay 29, 2011 5:00 am - I have been a police officer and have contributed to my pension fund for 23 years. I have not missed a payment nor did I have a choice to not contribute or how much to c...
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Redistricting maps are an abuse of powerMay 29, 2011 12:00 am - As the proposed map for new congressional districts in Illinois made the rounds Friday, Sen. Mark Kirk, a Republican from Highland Park and until recently a congressman ...