Elgin Opinion
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Johnson needs to put 'we' before 'I'Jun 20, 2010 11:00 pm - In a recent article in the Neighbor section, Mayor Johnson of Elk Grove promised to build a fountain for any business that brings as much revenue to the village as Alexi...
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Help yourself and Earth; get out of carJun 20, 2010 11:00 pm - I would like to thank you for your editorial on Tuesday, June 15 regarding "What we all can do about the oil spill." However, I was surprised that you did not encourage ...
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Can't see the forest for the ... buckthornJun 20, 2010 11:00 pm - My name is Richard Gross, I teach biology at Conant High School. To Mr. Kelly's question, "Who in their right mind decided to undertake such a project?" (May 17 Neighbor...
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A teachable moment about energyJun 20, 2010 11:00 pm - The Gulf of Mexico oil spill continues to generate anger and angst but also provides a teachable moment to discuss some key truths about the future of energy in America:...
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There's nothing better than making musicJun 20, 2010 11:00 pm - This is my response to a remark overheard following the Memorial Day observance held at St. Peter Church on Monday, May 31, referring to members of the Spring Valley Con...
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Salute Inc. run/walk another big successJun 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Salute IncOn May 30th, Salute, Inc. held its seventh annual Run/Walk in Arlington Heights and it was a great success. Each year we hold this event to not only run and wa...
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Employers: A little respect could go a long wayJun 20, 2010 11:00 pm - In today's tough job market, some employers really lack respect and courtesy for people who are looking for a full-time job, even in the teaching profession. I recently ...
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Arizona law just corrects a wrongJun 19, 2010 11:00 pm - The new immigration law that was passed by the Arizona legislature and signed into law by their governor provides that if someone is breaking the law and is stopped by t...
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Keep Illinois from being a sanctuaryJun 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Esmeralda Cruz writes and says the breaking up families is wrong when illegal aliens are deported. She is right, the families should not be broken up, deported parents s...
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Backyard chickens nothing to crow aboutJun 19, 2010 11:00 pm - I was born and raised on a dairy farm. We also had 800 chickens. Believe me, I know all about chickens. They do not belong on a small town lot. Ask yourself this - do yo...