Elk Grove Village Opinion
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Meacham Road vote should favor us, not themJan 13, 2014 4:00 am - Rolling Meadows aldermen have a fundamental decision to make. Will they be accountable to their constituents, or please neighboring Schaumburg and passing motorists on M...
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President interferes too much with religionJan 10, 2014 4:00 am - I am 83 years old and have lived through many presidents, but the current president I can’t call my president because of the fact we can’t believe what he says and he’s ...
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Most federal workers receive only average payJan 09, 2014 4:00 am - I am writing to respond to Mr. Gary Koca’s letter regarding federal employees’ benefits. I am sure Mr. Koca has good intentions by saying what he did, but he just does n...
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Madigan’s summary of pension law worthlessJan 06, 2014 4:00 am - The members of the Illinois General Assembly were allowed by the leadership less than a full day to read and understand the new 325-page pension law. The law is now avai...
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Anti-NRA cartoon went too farJan 05, 2014 4:00 am - The cartoon on the Dec. 19 Opinion page showing a defender of the Second Amendment celebrating the anniversary of Sandy Hook was despicable. To promote the concept that ...
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Educate athletes about injury riskJan 01, 2014 4:00 am - Am I the only one getting tired of reading the “woe is me” stories about brain injuries resulting from sports such as football and boxing? I find it hard to believe that...
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School districts in alternate universesDec 30, 2013 4:00 am - District 21, 2004/2012 taxes: $1,782.42/$3,390.26. District 214, 2004/2012 taxes: $993.39/$1,729.36. In other words, since 2004, my school tax has doubled. I don’t ques...
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Easy for politicians to cut others’ payDec 23, 2013 4:00 am - Illinois politicians want it both ways. They cite constitutional protection when their pay and benefits are threatened by Gov. Pat Quinn, but they completely disregard t...
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Reckless buying linked to higher gas tax?Dec 22, 2013 4:00 am - On Dec. 16, after dropping my wife off at the Roselle train station, for the intent of fuel savings I proceeded to drive a mile deeper into Dupage County ending up on bu...
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Show your children the love they needDec 22, 2013 4:00 am - I am 75 years old, was born in Switzerland and immigrated to the U.S. in 1964. My biggest worry is the crime that happens daily. Why does it happen? Here is one reason: ...