Hawthorn Woods Opinion
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Stick to politics when criticizingFeb 08, 2012 4:00 am - I’m writing in response to the Feb. 4 letter by Judy Arenas. She called Ron Paul “an ancient fossil.” I may not agree with Dr. Paul’s politics, but I admire his health, ...
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Creative help that comes from the communityFeb 08, 2012 4:00 am - If we’ve learned anything in recent years, it is that our communities are home to people who have a knack for solving problems. That’s especially true when it comes to f...
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The SoapboxFeb 04, 2012 4:00 am - Hats off to Mohawk: Three cheers for Mohawk School for collecting its second big honor in five months. The Bensenville school became one of 167 named a Spotlight School ...
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Civil War project is just the beginningJan 30, 2012 4:00 am - Thank you so very much for the excellent article and photos you have given our Civil War project here in the Village of Barrington Hills. What we are doing as volunteers...
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Wishes Mark Kirk a very speedy recoveryJan 30, 2012 4:00 am - I am taking some moments to pen these general notes on behalf of the Village of Mount Prospect and on behalf of those of us who know U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk as a political f...
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Ireland and the Reality of AbortionJan 27, 2012 8:00 am - In response to the letter by James Finnegan that appeared in the Daily Herald on Wednesday, Jan. 11, and that was entitled “Ireland a model for preserving life,” I, too,...
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The SoapboxJan 21, 2012 4:00 am - Really, Rosemary? Des Plaines Republican state Rep. Rosemary Mulligan finds herself waging a write-in bid against two others to try to keep the seat she’s held since 19...
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Think twice before banning boxesJan 18, 2012 11:00 pm - Collection boxes for the poor have been around for decades. Man-sized receptacles for old shoes and coats and books mostly, a place to drop off what you no longer need a...
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Charter school is unfunded mandateJan 14, 2012 4:00 am - In his recent reporting, Bob Susnjara included, “Prairie Crossing ... mostly funded by state taxpayers.” This is a misleading statement. When the state legislature gran...
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The Soapbox: A few darts, a few laurelsJan 14, 2012 4:00 am - Lessons on drug addiction were heard: A drug-awareness forum presented by the Kane County sheriff’s office drew only parents who had children already victims of drug ad...