Elgin Opinion
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Red-light request shows FOIA flawSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - The recent flap over Cook County's desire to force towns that refuse Cook County's red light cameras to pay for the intersections' maintenance highlighted a loophole in ...
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Brady budget plan full of holesSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - On Aug. 10, 2010 the Herald-Whig, (whig.com/story/news/Bill-Brady-081010), reported that gubernatorial candidate Brady said he would balance the state's budget in the fi...
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Say no to chicken coops in the burbsSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - What kind of town do we live in that allows us to raise farm animals? I understand a neighbor in West Dundee wants to put up a chicken coop in their back yard and raise ...
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Critics often wrong about DemocratsSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Letters to Fence Post too frequently portray Democrats and liberals as if they were enemies of this country. This message seems to originate from conservative media host...
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DeWitte needs to spend taxes wiselySep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - I am amazed at how vehemently St. Charles Mayor Don DeWitte came to the defense of city union electricians who make an average wage and benefits of $136,000. The mayor s...
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Find appropriate site for N.Y. mosqueSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - No one could possibly object to the right of religious freedom, guaranteed by our Constitution, which we have no desire to change. The objection is the New York mosque/c...
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Democrats are waking up lateSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - The Democratic Party has suddenly become aware that it might be in big trouble in the November elections. Why the surprise? At town hall meetings, which our Democratic r...
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We need a leader with a solid planSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - This year's Illinois gubernatorial race is going to be another case of "hold your nose as you cast your vote." None of the candidates brings much to the table. Bill Brad...
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Eye on Chicago race? Tell voters nowSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Just when you were glad to see the election season hit the home stretch, along comes the new twist of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley announcing he'll retire from the job...
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Declining support of war hurts troopsSep 13, 2010 11:00 pm - I've read with great disappointment the latest round of headlines suggesting support for the war in Afghanistan is waning. One would think that I, as a military spouse, ...