Hoffman Estates Opinion
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Check out this fact on global warmingJan 07, 2014 4:00 am - Another instance of selective reporting of the news is the nature of the trip a group of people took to the Antarctic. The Southern Hemisphere is in its warm or “summer”...
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Leaders spinning a wheel of misfortune?Dec 31, 2013 12:22 pm - Recently, I came across the television game show “Wheel of Fortune.” The contestants spin a wheel and select a letter and win cash or other prizes on the way to solve a ...
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Free speech doesn’t apply unless it’s PCDec 31, 2013 4:00 am - I’m just not buying all of the righteous indignation expressed by A&E regarding the Phil Robertson interview with GQ Magazine, for several reasons. 1) A&E knew exactly ...
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School districts in alternate universesDec 30, 2013 4:00 am - District 21, 2004/2012 taxes: $1,782.42/$3,390.26. District 214, 2004/2012 taxes: $993.39/$1,729.36. In other words, since 2004, my school tax has doubled. I don’t ques...
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The SoapboxDec 21, 2013 4:00 am - As Christmas Day approaches, we can’t help but think of the many ways people in the suburban area have demonstrated the spirit of the holidays all year long. This editio...
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Protect yourself from house ‘thefts’Dec 19, 2013 4:00 am - The holiday season is a festive time of year when friends and family gather. But the holidays are also a prime time for fraudsters to take advantage of their unsuspectin...
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Why are judges’ pensions exempt from reform?Dec 17, 2013 4:00 am - I am a retired state highway worker. I would like to bring something to your attention that is really bothering most of us retirees. Why did, Pat Quinn, Mike Madigan and...
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Moylan vote ‘on the right side of history’Dec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I am writing as a constituent of the 55th District. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Rep. Marty Moylan for casting his vote in favor of marriage equality dur...
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Northwest Festival Orchestra deserving of more supportDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I appreciated your recent photo and article about the Northwest Festival Orchestra, but I am disappointed that this fine orchestra is not better supported by corporate s...
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Start times not ideal for teenage studentsDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I am a senior at Conant High School. I am responding to the Daily Herald editorial, “Collaboration key in school schedule changes.” The article brings to the attention o...