Hampshire Opinion
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Kirk best man for U.S. SenateJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - As a military veteran, I was and continue to be a supporter of Mark Kirk and his bid for U.S. Senate against Alexi Giannoulias. Kirk's 21-year career as a member of the ...
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Backyard chickens nothing to crow aboutJun 19, 2010 11:00 pm - I was born and raised on a dairy farm. We also had 800 chickens. Believe me, I know all about chickens. They do not belong on a small town lot. Ask yourself this - do yo...
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Every day should be Memorial DayJun 19, 2010 11:00 pm - On behalf of the Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association, I would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of those who helped organize, participated in, o...
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Let's learn rules of the roadJun 19, 2010 11:00 pm - A quick question for drivers, police, school administrators and parents: Has anyone paid any attention to the mature high school "children" when they cross McLean Boule...
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Get Washington out of entitlement businessJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - When the government promises an increase in funding for one group or another - that promise results in an increase in your taxes. People seem to think that those funds o...
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So many options for WrigleyJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Since it is economically inevitable that the Cubs will get a new home, in the interim, perhaps some company might want temporary naming rights for the old ballpark. Now ...
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Kirk is more qualifiedJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Without hesitation I favor Mark Kirk for U.S. Senate. He is by far the better qualified and mature candidate. Twenty-one years in the Navy and a proven, effective office...
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Be thankful for those who collect pensionsJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Recently, after reading Bob Dwiel's lament on being forced to pay for the pensions of public service workers, I thought to myself, "Bob, why on earth would you want to p...
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Route 47 corridor plan makes pieces fit togetherJun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Openlands has worked with McHenry County communities for many years to achieve a vision for the Route 47 corridor as it traverses the headwaters of the Kishwaukee River....
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Why would Obama administration sue Arizona?Jun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - I don't understand why the governor of Arizona would be concerned that the Obama administration might sue them. If I was Arizona, I would welcome any suit from the Obama...