Elgin Opinion
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Daley machine won't be missedSep 21, 2010 11:00 pm - The machine finally falls. Since I was old enough to vote, the city of Chicago was under control of the Daleys - and a few others between times. His father was a good te...
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Consider benefits of backyard hensSep 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Yes, you mentioned several ways that raising your own chickens in your backyard would be helpful to a family. It might be wise, though, to gather more information about ...
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Claypool steers clear of big power brokersSep 21, 2010 11:00 pm - For those who say I'm independent I vote for "the best candidate regardless of party," I would guess that you vote at least 85 percent of the time for the same party. Ho...
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Does Bill Foster represent us?Sep 21, 2010 11:00 pm - The residents of Illinois' 14th Congressional District have an opportunity, a very important opportunity, to affect some change. In less than two months we will go to th...
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Foster's take on spending bananasSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - After eight months, Democrat Bill Foster has finally responded to an e-mail I sent him in January of this year complaining about a new spending program he promoted to us...
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Krauthammer out of touch with tea partySep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Regarding Charles Krauthammer's column "Liberals Under siege," I get the feeling that this is a guy who's watching the clock, waiting for his shift to end. How does a ma...
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A loved dog is a peaceful dogSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Thanks for your article on the Elgin dog problems. The attack on man's best friend has happened again in Elgin. Like Jack Hannah, I've never met an animal I didn't like,...
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Foster lauded for health care actSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Because I have worked with people older than 60 for many years, I have witnessed the crisis of no access to insurance before age 65 for those who have lost coverage and ...
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Patlak knows what he's talking aboutSep 19, 2010 11:00 pm - My name is Mike Witowicz. I am a new precinct captain in the 33rd precinct. This is my first experience being involved with politics. We had a meeting last night that a ...
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Flamm has always supported educationSep 19, 2010 11:00 pm - As retired teachers in the Northwest suburbs, we're passionate about electing Matt Flamm as our state representative. Matt has been a strong supporter of education and o...