Elk Grove Village Opinion
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We need truth in food labeling lawsMar 17, 2016 12:01 am - The subject of genetically modified organisms has become an important debate as people are questioning the health and environmental impacts. Regardless of one's opinion ...
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Find a place to park and we'll use trainsMar 17, 2016 12:01 am - I am writing in response to your recent article about Metra and their plan to spend $4 million to hire a marketing and ad agency to promote ridership. Might I suggest th...
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ACA flawed, but GOP is to blameMar 14, 2016 1:00 am - In a recent letter, Mike Simon asked why members of Congress do not participate in the Affordable Care Act. In fact, all members of Congress and their staffs must obtai...
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Need to change state's directionMar 14, 2016 1:00 am - Illinois is going broke because our legislature consistently outspends the revenue. Taxes on Illinois citizens are among the highest across the board in every category. ...
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Hair braiders, but not gun dealersMar 14, 2016 1:00 am - I applaud President Obama's executive actions on gun sales issued earlier this year. Many high-volume unlicensed gun sellers flood the black market for guns - and are ke...
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Sensible approach to climate crisisMar 14, 2016 1:00 am - We hear so much about the dysfunction of our current Congress. I would like to publicly thank the new bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus in the House of Representatives...
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A summary of Daily Herald endorsementsMar 12, 2016 2:00 pm - The Daily Herald Editorial Board Here is a summary of our endorsements in the Tuesday primary elections. The full text of individual endorsement editorials can be ...
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Schools can't afford plan to shift resourcesMar 12, 2016 1:00 am - As a member of the District 59 school board, I have a firsthand understanding of the need to protect every dollar our schools receive. That's why I was deeply concerned ...
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Churches really ought to be taxedMar 12, 2016 12:00 am - Your article on the very high Illinois property tax is appreciated. It is time to change certain unfair and discriminatory aspects of the tax system. Churches and reli...
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Lovie title: Professor of Concussions?Mar 12, 2016 12:00 am - Turned on the hopeless little screen to see former Bears coach Lovie Smith being introduced as the new University of Illinois coach in a special live news event. Thought...