Elgin Opinion
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Sportsplex job numbers sketchyJan 14, 2011 10:00 pm - Are we to believe the developers of McHenry County Sportsplex that over 300 permanent full-time jobs will be created with this project? Wow, they must have some magic ca...
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Mr. Walsh goes to WashingtonJan 14, 2011 10:00 pm - From the beginning of the yearlong quest that took Joe Walsh to Congress, we have been among his sharpest critics. We've questioned his judgment, his sincerity and his p...
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A case for term limits in D.C.Jan 14, 2011 10:00 pm - The United States after World War II made a marvelous recovery and was in an uphill climb for many years. At the top of that hill all the people in the country were enjo...
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Stop stranglehold on foreclosuresJan 14, 2011 10:00 pm - The article, “Little guys battle the big banks,” on Jan. 9 brings to light the truth about how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are behind the estimated 2.1 million homes in “...
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Soapbox: Always thinking of the trailsJan 14, 2011 3:00 pm - An example to treasure: While politicians often obsess over keeping their jobs, West Chicago Treasurer Don Early wants to eliminate his. He recognizes the original ...
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Don’t spend unless it’s an emergencyJan 14, 2011 6:00 am - St. Charles voters as well as state and national voters need to become more active with the pending serious financial bombshells that made the news in December. On “60 M...
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Tax increase drives business outJan 14, 2011 6:00 am - Dear Gov. Quinn and other state lawmakers: I am the owner of a small company in Dundee Township that has been in business for 11 years. We sell absorbents and environmen...
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Small price to preserve natureJan 14, 2011 6:00 am - Having seen the article about a proposed referendum so the Kane County Forest Preserve District would be able to buy up more land while it is so cheap seems like such an...
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Tax vote showed lack of courageJan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - So, the Illinois legislature and governor decided to raise state income taxes 67 percent during the lame-duck session. This must be one of the largest state income tax i...
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Process is problem with death penaltyJan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - People on death row are not there for stealing cookies from the Girl Scouts. The parameters for the death penalty are clear. Those opposed to it should work on that part...