Glenview Opinion
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Stop entitling illegal immigrantsMay 29, 2011 5:00 am - The scholarships that are to be given to the illegal immigrant children has prompted me to write. I am truly saddened by what is becoming of this great nation. I feel th...
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Those who sacrifice deserve their pensionsMay 29, 2011 5:00 am - I have been a police officer and have contributed to my pension fund for 23 years. I have not missed a payment nor did I have a choice to not contribute or how much to c...
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In praise of the Navy SEALs teamMay 27, 2011 5:00 am - Can you imagine being a member of the SEALs Team Six? You have been given your orders and you have never been more ready. You have earned your status as the best of the ...
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Praise for decision on death penaltyMay 27, 2011 5:00 am - Thank you to Gov. Quinn and the 96th Illinois General Assembly for their decision to end Illinois’ broken death penalty system. This development makes us so proud of Ill...
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The SoapboxMay 27, 2011 1:00 am - Still bullish: So, the crushing defense and late-game heroics of the Miami Heat proved too much after all for the Bulls’ NBA playoff hopes. It’s disappointing. But for f...
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Overregulation of waterways perilousMay 27, 2011 12:00 am - We do not allow our children to play on highways or railroad tracks, and we should not allow children and others to play in commercial and navigational waterways. The U....
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Pension liability is killing economyMay 27, 2011 12:00 am - State and local lawmakers all over the country are struggling to balance budgets, cutting everything from education to law enforcement and even raising taxes, to do so. ...
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Kirk can help stem diesel pollutionMay 27, 2011 12:00 am - This month marks the unofficial start of road construction season in Illinois. As in summers past, our highways will be filled with orange cones and construction equipme...
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Cops, firefighters should have different pensionsMay 26, 2011 12:00 am - I just recently learned that Illinois taxpayers fund five different retirement programs for state employees: State Employees Retirement System; Judges Retirement System;...
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Elgin’s Wing Park in need of attentionMay 26, 2011 12:00 am - Recently in your paper’s Neighbor section was a great picture and article on Brad Legnaioli. This superintendent of Elgin’s three golf courses, is quoted as saying, “Bec...