Elgin Opinion
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Don’t ignore perils of public sector cutsFeb 14, 2011 11:00 pm - There’s a menacing edge to this push for austerity that should concern people. Too many present it as the silver bullet to the monster that is our economic crisis. State...
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Health care law puts Americans firstFeb 14, 2011 11:00 pm - I live in a mostly senior citizen community. We all are relying on fixed incomes from Social Security, investment income and some part-time work. The cost of living for ...
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Tip of the hat to Elgin plowersFeb 14, 2011 12:00 am - I like to tip my hat when I know someone has done a good job and deserves my positive recognition. I am pleased to tip my hat to all of the City of Elgin personnel respo...
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Plow driver comes throughFeb 14, 2011 12:00 am - On Feb. 3 my driveway had more than 10 feet of snow. I could not open my back door, and when I opened my garage door the snow was to my waist. I have an 87-year-old husb...
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E. Dundee crews did great jobFeb 14, 2011 12:00 am - I would like to commend the public works snow plow drivers of East Dundee for their fine work during the recent blizzard. Some friends from Arizona who were staying with...
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Jobs will be scarce if borders stay openFeb 13, 2011 11:00 pm - There’s been a lot of talk lately about creating new jobs to reduce unemployment. It seems to me that our revered politicians are missing one point. Our borders with alm...
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Poor snow removal is unacceptableFeb 13, 2011 11:00 pm - I live in Round Lake and work in Elk Grove Village. On my regular commute, I travel on a wide variety of local, county and state roads. During the past snowstorm, I thou...
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Electric cars and the suburban dreamFeb 13, 2011 10:00 pm - To a degree, the Chicago Auto Show is always about dreaming. That astounding new crossover. The amazing luxury car you'll never own. The next generation of muscle cars o...
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Schaumburg library already uses volunteersFeb 12, 2011 10:00 pm - The front page of the Feb. 5 Daily Herald contains a proposal by Mr. Hetzer to replace part-time Schaumburg Library staff with volunteers. Hetzer says surrounding taxin...
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Let's get to work on road, other projectsFeb 12, 2011 10:00 pm - In his State of the Union address, President Obama called on Congress to “redouble our efforts” to repair, modernize and expand the nation's infrastructure through new p...