Hanover Park Opinion
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Library funding should be restoredNov 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Illinois libraries are struggling to cope with an unprecedented increase in usage at the same time that funding for libraries is being reduced. The FY10 budget, passed b...
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Appreciated Mullins for presence in townNov 01, 2009 10:00 pm - No matter how one felt about her politically, no one in Palatine could deny that Rita Mullins, former mayor, was a visible presence. Her somewhat flamboyant attire could...
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Kiwanis grateful for Peanut Day supportNov 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Last month the Kiwanis Club of Palatine held its annual "Kids' Day" Peanut Sale. Many Palatine residents and those who travel through town were approached to buy a packa...
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Change the channel if you don't like itNov 01, 2009 10:00 pm - According to Mr. Victor Darst and his letter of Oct. 16, the "Liberal voice (is) waning in today's media." His assertion was qualified, as many such claims are, by refer...
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Kudos to writer who challenged BeanNov 01, 2009 10:00 pm - I want to compliment Daily Herald reporter Robert McCoppin on his interview with Melissa Bean. It was clear that Mr. McCoppin did his homework where Ms. Bean did not. Wh...
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No more herbicides on Prairie PathOct 31, 2009 11:00 pm - I live with my husband and three young children directly south of the Illinois Prairie Path in Glen Ellyn. Since we moved here 10 years ago, we have had a birds' eye vie...
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Obama is doing what Nixon didOct 31, 2009 11:00 pm - In the early '70s President Nixon had a secret "enemies list." On this list was the news media in general as well as specific television networks and journalists. When i...
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Elgin erred when laying off MonellOct 31, 2009 11:00 pm - I have been a resident of Elgin for the past 20 years. I read a recent article regarding the cuts in employees to help with the city's budget woes. Although I applaud th...
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Honduras trip a wasteful oneOct 31, 2009 11:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam's recent trip to Honduras was inappropriate. He met with current leader Roberto Micheletti, who was part of a military coup overthrowing a democra...
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People need more time to pay finesOct 31, 2009 11:00 pm - I liked the article that Marni Pyke wrote about the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. My daughter was driving our car in 2007 and did not pay some tolls. We got a n...