Hoffman Estates Opinion
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Strict gun control urgently neededJan 23, 2013 4:00 am - The recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut has resurrected the often contentious subject of gun control. I certainly don’t pretend to have all the...
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The SoapboxJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - Requiring responsibility: A proposed Cook County Board ordinance would fine people who fail to report if their firearms are lost, stolen or sold. Too often, guns bought...
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Defend the right to live, not killJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - This is in response to James Peterson’s Jan. 12 letter which delivers the standard pro-choice position. Abortionists constantly ask, “What about cases of incest or rape?...
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Driver’s license law stems from ineptnessJan 18, 2013 4:00 am - Our governments at both the national and local levels keep proving to us that they do not have the ability to make informed decisions. Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a bill t...
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Help us revise D15 plan for late arrivalJan 14, 2013 3:30 am - I would like to take a moment to keep you up to date as to the activity in District 15 in regard to the proposed Wednesday Late Start Program. A number of local parents ...
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Hats off to Fecarotta for a job well doneJan 14, 2013 3:30 am - With the township elections fast approaching, it is important to note one person whose name won’t appear on the ballot in April in Schaumburg Township. Highway Commissio...
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Palatine Twp. says ‘thank you’ for helpJan 14, 2013 3:30 am - Palatine Township extends its sincere thank you to the residents and businesses of the Palatine Township community for their overwhelming participation in the annual Tha...
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Is contract really in 220’s best interests?Jan 14, 2013 3:30 am - District 220’s decision to extend the superintendent’s contract is just one more example of the school board spending public money for the wrong reasons. While the schoo...
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Our money just keeps flowing outJan 14, 2013 3:30 am - Hello out there! Is anybody in Barrington awake? Is anyone paying attention to what is happening in our community? In case you just woke up: 1. The Barrington Area Libra...
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Abortion a personal choice for womenJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - I was just reading Arlene Sawicki’s “right to life” rant, which was full of untruths. It moved me to send another donation to Planned Parenthood. For those who didn’t kn...