Hoffman Estates Opinion
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Quest for pruners revealed sad realityNov 09, 2013 4:00 am - After many years of service my pruning shears wore out. The tool was heavy, comfortable to use, made of metal and made in the United States. Needless to say, to complet...
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Editorial: NFL bullying case is a teaching momentNov 06, 2013 4:00 am - Clearly the timing couldn’t be better for Indian Prairie Unit District 204 and its parents council to host a bullying prevention presentation tonight at Crone Middle Sch...
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District 211 fund balance needs to come downNov 04, 2013 5:00 am - Concerning the proposed property tax levy for High School District 211, the district put together a news release suggesting they’re doing a remarkable job keeping taxes ...
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Interest on checking hardly worth payingNov 03, 2013 5:00 am - Hooray and glory be! My bank of so very many years and untold numerous name changes, BMO Harris, just paid me 29 cents interest on a several thousand dollar checking acc...
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Let’s be fair with health coverageNov 03, 2013 5:00 am - I agree with the Republican goal to defund the Affordable Care Act — but only if legislation is submitted and passed into law that will grant all United States citizens ...
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The SoapboxNov 02, 2013 5:00 am - A place for remembering: If you’re looking for a chance to reflect and remember, a Healing Field of Honor opens Sunday near West Aurora High School. Sponsors hope to hav...
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Editorial: Awareness key to battling heroin useNov 01, 2013 5:00 am - Police chiefs, legislators, school officials, parents, students. The fight against drugs — especially the heroin epidemic in our suburbs — is involving, rightfully so, a...
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Collaboration helped bring about water ordinanceOct 31, 2013 5:00 am - Recently the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Cook County Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO...
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Vote out those not doing anything for usOct 29, 2013 5:00 am - I think we citizens have had enough. We are supporting this country with our taxes and cuts in benefits. And what do we do about it. Simple! Just vote out all the people...
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D15 arbitrator right to rule for early releaseOct 28, 2013 5:00 am - The arbitrator for the late start/early release grievance filed by the Classroom Teacher’s Council presented his response to District 15 last week. It is gratifying that...