Fox River Grove Opinion
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Power of PACs key to longevity in CongressNov 07, 2015 12:00 am - Re: Your recent letter from Mark Garrity regarding how Peter Roskam epitomizes the situation in Congress. It would be wonderful if we could start again, after firing eve...
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Creators deserve fair pay for music we all playOct 26, 2015 1:00 am - On Oct. 14, I, along with 68 other music creators in the state of Illinois, met with our local congressmen as part of program called "Grammys in My District." We encoura...
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Editorial: A reflection on a tragic day in Fox River GroveOct 24, 2015 2:00 pm - Though the intersection at Algonquin Road and Northwest Highway in Fox River Grove has changed, it is impossible to drive past it without thinking, even if only briefly,...
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Same rules should apply to all kids who try out for teamSep 28, 2015 5:00 am - I am writing to express my concern about a Barrington Park District policy that discriminates against kids who live in the Village of Barrington. The park district allow...
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Railroads don't show concern for safetySep 27, 2015 1:00 am - I write in support of the letter from Timothy Cavanagh published Sept. 19. It has always seemed to me that the railways are oblivious to any complaints from the citizens...
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Reader points out our equinox mix-upSep 21, 2015 5:00 am - Your short history lessons on Barrington in the Neighbor section are interesting and informative. Being a retired educator, I am urged to point out a small error. In the...
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Democrats help increase povertySep 19, 2015 1:00 am - Our president loves to brag about how well the economy is doing and that the unemployment rate is the lowest in years. Pretty neat! Unfortunately the newest census data ...
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One penny per ounce equals fewer jobsSep 05, 2015 1:00 am - I just saw an add for Coke for $2.77 per 12 pack. The money-grubbing politicians want to tax pop at 1 penny per ounce. Here's the math. One penny times 12 ounces per can...
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Not too late to fix school-pay outrageSep 03, 2015 1:00 am - As a tax paying resident of Barrington Community Unit School District 220, I am appalled to learn our school board awarded a contract to RJB Properties Inc. that pays ou...
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Be aware of dangers from rail tankersAug 31, 2015 1:00 am - I thank you so much for your Wednesday, Aug. 26, Opinion column. I have been writing for years about the Canadian National Railway, which goes through many suburban town...