Elk Grove Village Opinion
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Soapbox: Overdoing in the extremeSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Nothing like elected public servants to overdo the tax thing. The Cook County Board is expected to vote Monday on a proposed $750 million sales tax hike. Problem is, the...
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The agenda behind NCLB standardsSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Your Sept. 25 editorial suggested that elementary schools have been more successful in meeting testing goals than high schools because it is easier to "get all teachers ...
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Action needed now on global warmingSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - We need to stop global warming! Did you know that since 1980, Illinois has experienced 19 of its 20 hottest years on record? I was in Alaska recently, and witnessed the ...
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Governor isn't good for businessSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Wall Street Journal, Sept. 10, 2007, page A2: "Drops in Housing, Autos Pinch Midwest". Further evidence that Gov. Blagojevich is completely misguided in his assault on I...
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Story did not merit the front pageSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - Does the complaining of a 14-year-old child really warrant a banner headline in the Daily Herald? Not as far as I'm concerned. Why do you insist on feeding the egos of m...
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These two subjects are not comparableSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Another day and yet another letter comparing the Michael Vick dog-fighting case to abortion. I know the editors of the Daily Herald are right-wing, but you are wrong to ...
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Airport overdue for comprehensive planSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - To the editor: (At) the most recent joint meeting of Wheeling and Prospect Heights I watched with interest the presentation by Mr. Kirby on the need for a master plan fo...
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Not everyone believes in warSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Directed to Barb and Ron Vidock ("Surely signs do not mean what they say," Fence Post, Sept. 10): Let me guess, No. 1 -- you voted for Bush and his accomplices, and No. ...
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Unleashed dogs a scary nuisanceSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Unleashed dogs a scary nuisance To the editor: I really don't understand how hard it is to honor leash laws. Why do you think the law doesn't apply to you, as you allo...
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Chuck goes from obscurity to eternity in just monthsSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Suddenly, and without warning, the unthinkable has happened. Chuck is the new Jacob. It isn't official yet, but judging by the painful rash of current movies and TV show...