Elk Grove Village Opinion
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Veto means county business as usualMay 15, 2009 11:00 pm - As I sat at my desk on Monday, I listened in disbelief as President Stroger stated he would veto the 1 percent sales tax repeal approved by twelve commissioners of the C...
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"Chosen one" is anti-AmericaMay 15, 2009 11:00 pm - The new president has started off his administration with an anti-American bang. First, he's gone around to other countries blaming America for all things and apologizin...
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Do we need sports despite the taint?May 15, 2009 11:00 pm - With the latest revelation that Manny Ramirez has tested positive for drugs that have been listed as forbidden by Major League Baseball, will this have any impact on the...
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Driscoll's final graduation; we hope to be thereMay 14, 2009 11:00 pm - The end, alas, is almost here for Driscoll Catholic High School in Addison. Today is the final day of classes for seniors, who will be practicing for the school's final ...
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Help U.S. businesses, stop overseas loopholesMay 14, 2009 11:00 pm - The President is proposing to "crack down" on legal tax laws used by corporations to maximize their profits. He wants to go after U.S. companies who make investments in...
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Complaint about fundraiser off baseMay 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Bob Peickert's letter regarding my fundraiser was, as usual, incorrect and off base. My support from organized labor was there when I first ran four years ago. I have k...
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We're fed up with misuse of powerMay 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Like the Daily Herald, I am fed up with the graft and corruption in the state of Illinois. Graft and corruption comes from the very core of our governmental institutions...
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Attack on downtown Roselle unfairMay 11, 2009 11:00 pm - I am responding to a recent letter citing the lack of business in Roselle's downtown. While the letter is an attack of my administration, it was done by dismissing the n...
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Nothing wrong at Olmstead ParkMay 10, 2009 11:00 pm - When I read Dennis Opiela's letter in the Fencepost on 05-04-09, it caught my attention. First, it was his statements: "The children's playground is slowly being taken a...
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Touched by anonymous act of kindnessMay 10, 2009 11:00 pm - I just wanted to thank the individual who was at Claim Jumpers and paid for the NWSRA Young Adult Club's dinner. My son is part of NWSRA and pays for the program and als...