Elk Grove Village Opinion
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Poor drivers make 'new start' difficultJan 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Every year about this time, it is not unusual to feel like it might be a good thing to start fresh, be a better, kinder person. I felt driving around the Northwest subur...
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Fixed incomes need tax reliefJan 14, 2008 10:00 pm - As all of us are aware, in particular those on fixed incomes, property taxes are disgracefully exorbitant and out of control. Immediate relief is mandatory for those of ...
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Onus on borrower, not governmentJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Recently, there were two letters concerning the mortgage crisis facing many Americans today. One was about taking responsibility and the other wanted the government to s...
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Now Chicago's richest geezers can ride the bus for freeJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - "My expectation is that the legislature will approve the governor's proposal for free transit rides for millionaires who happen to be over 65." So said Illinois House Sp...
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Fix flaws in videotaping confessionsJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois' law requiring the videotaping of all homicide confessions is still young, but it is quickly showing that police departments have much to learn about recording ...
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Cook Co. soap boxJan 11, 2008 10:00 pm - South Siders bring soul to suburbs Gospel choir Soul Children of Chicago, led by fired-up director Walt Whitman, highlighted a rousing celebration of the legacy of Dr. M...
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As a nation, we can't sink to tortureJan 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Normally, I would agree with those who claim there is no excuse for ignorance. However, with the Bush Administration, with all its secretiveness and fake executive privi...
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Wood smoke harms the air we breatheJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - We had to wait until 2008, but thank you, Illinois, for going smoke free. What a pleasure it will be to go into any restaurant and enjoy a meal without inhaling that dre...
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Series seeks productive actions, not simply another shot at tollwayJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - It's easy to disdain the Illinois tollway. Born of the same lie that frequently justifies unpopular government projects -- think local taxes: "Don't worry; this issue do...
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Experience and specifics matterJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - It was great to have presidential debates that finally tried to get the candidates to be specific in where they stood on the issues, when ABC had its televised debates i...