Elgin Opinion
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GOP is forgetting its promise of jobsApr 03, 2011 2:00 am - The Republicans came to control the House of Representatives on the promise of jobs, economic enhancement and budget control. So far they have not created a single job b...
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Inmates getting too good a deal?Apr 03, 2011 2:00 am - Re: March 17 article “State wants inmate’s wages” Not a bad deal! Three meals a day, roof over your head and a paying job as a furniture assembler. Question: Is this inm...
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Wording in some laws simply inaccurateApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - In response to the article, “Palatine attorney wants to do away with offensive words in Illinois law,” Over the Rainbow Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated t...
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Cuts to after-school programs carry risksApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - Illinois’ anti-crime arsenal contains no weapons more powerful than the proven programs that help kids get the right start – like quality educational child care, after-s...
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Local elections matter to homeownersApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - While elections for national and statewide office often capture our attention and stir our emotions, it’s the races closer to home that actually have the biggest effect ...
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Vote for Arlington trustees who support slots at trackApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - Trustees are local representatives for all residents. Residents' tax dollars support the village. Services cost money. Arlington Racecourse provides millions for schools...
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Keep Illinois smoke freeApr 02, 2011 2:00 am - Well, here we go again. Lawmakers are once again trying to give exemptions to casinos, bars, strip clubs and possibly American Legion halls to lift the smoking ban. Once...
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Grant a steward for Kaneland D302Apr 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Vote for Deborah Grant to represent residents of Kaneland School District 302. Deborah has demonstrated her abilities to cautiously debate issues of importance to all ta...
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Juby, Jackowiec, McCormick for D304 boardApr 01, 2011 11:00 pm - At a recent forum, the six candidates for Geneva school board agreed on one thing: the community needs a balance between strong academic programs and fiscal responsibili...
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Vote out incumbents in Geneva D304Apr 01, 2011 11:00 pm - I read with disdain in the recent newsletter written by Geneva Unit District 304 school board President Mary Stith that District 304 has requested a tax rate increase to...