Hampshire Opinion
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Free lunch? Not on taxpayers' dime, pleaseApr 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Whether we live in Arlington Heights, Algonquin or Antioch, it seems we hear of more layoffs, job losses, pay cuts and closures almost every day. From Schaumburg to Roun...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Both sides of the tracks: When government entities cooperate, the taxpayers win. This week the Barrington Countryside and Lake Zurich fire protection districts agreed to...
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Stop funding for Peotone airportApr 08, 2009 11:00 pm - A recent edition of the Daily Herald was both infuriating and amusing. Our new governor is proposing increases in state income taxes and other taxes politicians like to...
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Keep council-manager form of governmentApr 06, 2009 11:00 pm - The Council-Manager form of government has served Elgin citizens for over 50 years. With its focus on political leadership, nonpartisanship and professional code of ethi...
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Vote yes to ECC and improve local economyApr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - I encourage the voters to say yes to Elgin community College's bond request on the April 7 ballot. Your yes vote will bring 4,000 new jobs to local workers. Your yes vot...
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Alessio invested in District 300Apr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing in support of Dave Alessio for the District 300 board of education. Dave is a property owner with three kids in District 300 schools. Dave has been a very ...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Leadership in tough times: Kudos to Des Plaines City Manager Jason Bajor, who announced last week he would not accept a pay raise, given the suburb's fiscal constraints ...
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Schuring Redmer most qualifiedApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - It is with much confidence that we support Donna Schuring Redmer, as Elgin Community College trustee. Her educational qualifications include educational consultant and c...
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Alessio for Dist. 300 school boardApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - The next couple of years will be pivotal in District 300. Ken Arndt is leaving, the teachers' contract will be up, and the current state of the economy threatens to unde...
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Getz not the answer for ECC boardApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - As former chairman of the board of Elgin Community College, I find it imperative that you are aware of information that may help you make an informed decision regarding ...