Elgin Opinion
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Elgin council's poor choice on gun rangeMay 07, 2017 12:01 am - With one vote, Elgin City Council members Steffen, Shaw, Martinez, Gavin and Dunne eliminated a critical resource for thousands of the most vulnerable families within El...
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The 'Do Not Call' list is a jokeMay 06, 2017 1:00 am - I have been on the Do Not Call list since its beginning. It seemed to work at first, but now they just keep calling. Occasionally I pick up the call and advise them I a...
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Another successful Hanover Township job fairMay 01, 2017 5:00 am - On behalf of the Hanover Township Officials, staff and all of our volunteers, I would like to thank the 78 area businesses and community partners that made the sixth ann...
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Simple but powerful Cold War memorialApr 29, 2017 1:00 am - I see in the news the veterans of the first Gulf War (Desert Storm) are going to get their memorial in Washington, D.C. Maybe they, of any group, know how we of the Cold...
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Simple but powerful Cold War memorialApr 29, 2017 1:00 am - I see in the news the veterans of the first Gulf War (Desert Storm) are going to get their memorial in Washington, D.C. Maybe they, of any group, know how we of the Cold...
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Suburbs should not opt out of employee protectionsApr 28, 2017 1:00 am - By Toni Preckwinkle Guest columnist Economic development has been a priority for my administration since I took office in 2010. Recently, the Wall Street Journal recogn...
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Will bee buy time to rethink Longmeadow?Apr 27, 2017 12:01 am - Let's hear it for the rusty patched bumble bee! This small insect most of us have never heard of, much less seen, has at least temporarily halted construction of the ill...
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Still committed to Elgin Twp. communityApr 24, 2017 1:00 am - My deepest appreciation to the voters, supporters, precint walkers, who worked in my interest. Although I was unsuccessful in my bid to serve as Elgin Township Trustee, ...
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U-46, you've lost a cheerleaderApr 16, 2017 12:01 am - I write with bitter disappointment at Elgin School District U-46's decision to give approval to the charter proposal. I believe the decision displays a complete lack of...
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Consider program for early MedicareApr 13, 2017 1:00 am - Congress should consider passing a bill to allow 64-year-old citizens to buy into a pre-Medicare plan. It would be optional to enroll. Once enrolled, the person would s...