Hoffman Estates Opinion
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Editorial: Signs of a new era for Glen Ellyn, College of DuPageJul 17, 2013 8:28 am - It was just a village board planning retreat, so what could be the big deal about Glen Ellyn village leaders’ meeting Monday at College of DuPage? In some ways, the loca...
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Veterans should march behind policeJul 15, 2013 12:00 pm - For the life of me I can’t understand why the American Legion and VFW members had to march behind the Redman Wrecking trucks in the Hoffman Estates July 4th parade. It s...
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Parade could have honored vets betterJul 15, 2013 12:00 pm - I was very disappointed and thought it was very disrespectful that the VFW Color Guards and members were placed behind a tow truck company instead of following the polic...
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The SoapboxJul 13, 2013 5:00 am - Roselle’s special Fifth: The village of Roselle should give itself a hand. Thanks to efforts by individuals, businesses and a $9,000 donation from a church-affiliated no...
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Pension fix shouldn’t hurt retired teachersJul 12, 2013 5:00 am - There seems to be incorrect information that the public and legislators have about teacher pensions. The Teachers’ Retirement System and Illinois Retired Teacher’s Assoc...
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Hawks a model for young athletes, parentsJul 11, 2013 5:00 am - As a pediatrician and five-decade Daily Herald reader, I believe one of your all-time best editorials was this past Feb. 8, “A model reminder for youth sports.” I had ho...
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Hey, why not make everyone carry a gun?Jul 08, 2013 5:00 am - Yes, concealed carry probably has some deterrent value. Since no one of any gathering knows who is packing heat, maybe some of the bad guys will have second thoughts abo...
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Clinton poor choice for Father of the YearJul 07, 2013 5:00 am - The National Father’s Day Committee (whomever its members are) at a recent New York City luncheon designated former President Bill Clinton as its choice for “Father of t...
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Editorial: PTSD treatment warrants more studyJul 05, 2013 8:59 am - Post-traumatic stress disorder is a sad and perplexing condition that affects victims of violence and trauma and, notably, many of our military service veterans. On aver...
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Politicians fearful of saying no?Jul 03, 2013 5:00 am - Many state politicians will simply not give up any of the money offered them by state worker unions — large donations for campaign expenses so that they do not have to u...