Elgin Opinion
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University decisions not job of lawmakersApr 29, 2015 1:00 am - Proposed legislation designed to force state universities to grant college credit to students who attain a "3" or higher on an AP exam is not "ridiculously reasonable" a...
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Hanover Township job fair another big successApr 20, 2015 5:00 am - On behalf of the Hanover Township officials, staff and all of our volunteers, I would like to thank the 65 area businesses and community partners that made the fourth an...
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Saturday Soapbox: Benet star, pot on Greenlead Ave.Apr 18, 2015 1:00 am - Frank the Failure? While Wisconsin basketball star Frank Kaminsky earned college player of the year honors, he reminded admirers on his return to his high school a...
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No link between brutality, opportunityApr 17, 2015 1:00 am - I read this article recently with the comment from a 21-year-old Wendy's worker. He says the police brutality black men face is linked to the lack of opportunity they're...
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After-school programs in Illinois help fight crimeApr 17, 2015 1:00 am - As parents and state's attorneys, we have peace of mind knowing that kids are safe and supervised at school during the day while adults are at work. But we're worried ab...
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Rauner points finger, has few solutionsApr 16, 2015 1:01 am - In addition to teachers, public service workers, unions and Democrats, our new governor also blames the Supreme Court for Illinois' fiscal problems. But, I don't see any...
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Strict laws needed to control dronesApr 13, 2015 1:00 am - Drones. The military industrial complex (as President Eisenhower called it) is now in high gear making drone sales a major profit center. They are now replacing billions...
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Who are the real hate mongers?Apr 11, 2015 1:00 am - Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, as originally signed into law by Gov. Pence merely stipulated that a person's religious convictions can only be burdened by ...
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Kids' health depends on usApr 06, 2015 12:01 am - State Rep. Ron Sandack from Downers Grove sponsored a bill to eliminate physical education from the curriculum of our schools. Other representatives to add their name t...
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Walsh endorsements really a serviceApr 03, 2015 12:01 am - Walsh endorsements really a service I always read and consider the Daily Herald's voting endorsements, but when you published Joe Walsh's endorsements for Elgin may...