Elk Grove Village Opinion
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Judges are to rule on law, not their viewsDec 13, 2007 10:00 pm - U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman complains in his ruling on Nov. 14 that the state's "Silent Reflection and Student Prayer Act" would violate the First Amendment. He...
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Let Gore uncover Venus' warmingDec 13, 2007 10:00 pm - As explained in the Daily Herald, it seems that Venus and Earth were virtual twins at one time many years ago. Over time as Venus went through changes, its oceans disapp...
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Some candidates advantages unfairDec 13, 2007 10:00 pm - Presidential candidates for 2008 are like students with cell phones during a test. They are being given extra support from outsiders, and in some cases they even have so...
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Report Card results: Good, but familiar problems persistDec 12, 2007 10:00 pm - We continue to score a respectable B overall, but the areas in which we fare least well remain the same. It is a source of both encouragement and concern for us that th...
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Suburbs should secede from countyDec 12, 2007 10:00 pm - In the movie "Enough," the character gets fed up with being abused by her husband and sets out to put a stop to it. It's clear that with all that is transpiring in Cook ...
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A way to help older people at holidaysDec 12, 2007 10:00 pm - Just food for thought. I have the pleasure of working with the public. I see and talk with many older people struggling to do their holiday shopping. Aside from just get...
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Teachers don't have it so badDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - Mr. Kopp (letter dated Nov. 29) needs to separate continued education from work year. Just like teachers, employees in the private sector must pursue continued educatio...
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Christmas should not be tabooDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - It is distressing to see how the word "Christmas" is slowly being eradicated from the media world. As a senior in high school, it concerns me that everywhere I look, Ch...
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Put school break after final examsDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - With winter break coming up, the hype for finals is just starting. Teachers will be pounding high school students like myself with tests. District 211 schools have firs...
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Peraica counters Stroger budgetDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - The vitriol and personal attacks that have surrounded the Cook County budget discussions are unfortunate and accomplish little but damage the faith of the taxpayers in o...