Gilberts Opinion
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Grinches, grinches everywhere (in Elgin)Dec 31, 2009 10:00 pm - After hearing of the Salvation Army break-in, I thought I'd remind you that grinches come in various sizes and types, including a few roaming the streets of Elgin while ...
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Can anyone figure out Medicare plan?Dec 30, 2009 10:00 pm - Let's see if I have this right - Medicare is projected to be bankrupt in 10 years. The Senate has already voted to cut more than $400 billion from Medicare to help pay f...
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Democrats not in charge in KaneDec 30, 2009 10:00 pm - "We are headed toward Socialism. President Obama and his Communist Allies are taking us down the road to destruction." Conservatives want you to believe this. Look at Ka...
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Don't forget those in armed servicesDec 30, 2009 10:00 pm - As we settle in for the holidays and enjoy time with our families and friends, let us remember the extraordinary young men and women who wear the uniform of the United S...
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Where are the top draft picks, Bears?Dec 30, 2009 10:00 pm - A wise man told me years ago about the NFL draft. The number one draft pick starts on opening day, period. No excuses, except for injury in training camp. The second- an...
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Jim Ryan is best choice for governorDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - In the gubernatorial election that pitted Blagojevich against Jim Ryan, the former and most corrupt governor (and Blago had plenty of competition) in Illinois history wa...
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Walmart example of Elgin's quick fixesDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - I was anticipating a hearing for final approval of the proposed Walmart store at Randall and Bowes roads in Elgin. Last spring a recently-retired city employee said ther...
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Health care vote betrayed constituencyDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - To Rep. Foster: As a registered voter in the 14th district, I wish to express my extreme disappointment in you for voting in favor of the health care reform bill on Nov....
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Foster does right by our medical needsDec 26, 2009 10:00 pm - I believe we all need to thank Rep. Bill Foster of the 14th Congressional District for his vote for health care reform. I'm retired and on Medicare. I wish that all of m...
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W. Dundee flying the Jolly RogerDec 26, 2009 10:00 pm - The village of West Dundee has been unable to right its ship in the face of continued economic hardships. It has been in the same boat as its citizens, tightening their ...