Elgin Opinion
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Editorial: The importance of open communications in police relationsNov 26, 2014 4:01 am - Two things are clear in the wake of the grand jury's decision in Ferguson, Mo., not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael B...
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No ifs, ands or butts: The times are changingNov 24, 2014 4:01 am - I just read the article written by Joseph Pisani which was printed on the front page of the Business section below the fold in the Daily Herald on Nov. 12. The subject f...
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Tea Party prefers to undermine ObamaNov 24, 2014 12:01 am - John Boehner and the Republicans are upset that the president is going to act through Executive Power to improve our broken immigration system. But, the GOP has had 511 ...
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New Senate will only add to gridlockNov 23, 2014 4:01 am - As a firmly liberal-side voter, I found last week's election results very concerning. I'm not a fan of either Bruce Rauner or Mr. Madigan, so I look forward to seeing th...
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Fix the side streets, too, pleaseNov 22, 2014 11:01 pm - While many busy highways like Route 20 receive attention for crucial adjustment, some other roads have yet to see any type of repair. Although repairing or altering road...
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The SoapboxNov 22, 2014 4:01 am - Scrape it off: A Palatine High School cross country runner was seriously hurt this week when a car hit him, and Palatine police cited the driver for failure to yiel...
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Predictions on what the GOP might doNov 20, 2014 11:01 pm - Now that the shoe is on the other foot (Republicans), let's see what they will do. • Impeach Obama • Destroy the Affordable Care Act in spite of the fact that seven mill...
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Obama 'failures' didn't come trueNov 19, 2014 11:01 pm - Obama 'failures' didn't come true I just returned from the Florida panhandle. The beach is sugar white sand, the water a stunning turquoise. The Louisiana oysters l...
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Editorial: 'No Refusal' DUI crackdowns are useful toolNov 18, 2014 10:00 pm - Kane County has started its own holiday tradition, one that has the potential to save lives. It's a tradition that we'd like to see expanded in other suburban areas as w...
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Thank you, Mr. PresidentNov 17, 2014 11:01 pm - Thank you, Mr. President In Paul Carrozzo's letter on Nov. 15, he states about President Obama: "His failed economics policies ... and unpopular health care law ......