Hoffman Estates Opinion
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Soapbox: Silly law; silly lawsuitNov 02, 2007 11:00 pm - It takes a highly elastic imagination to fathom just how the constitutional rights of Buffalo Grove atheist Robert Sherman or his daughter might be harmed by a newly req...
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AP story unfairly singles out teachersNov 02, 2007 11:00 pm - A recent Daily Herald front page was more than a little tabloidy with the side headline of "Dirty little secrets." The AP sexual crimes story announced a "wide spread pr...
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Abortion, cancer clearly linkedOct 29, 2007 11:00 pm - "October is to breast cancer groups as Christmas is to retailers," quipped Professor Joel Brind, president of the Breast Cancer Prevention Institute. October is "Breast ...
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Is this a misprint, or is it for real?Oct 28, 2007 11:00 pm - To the editor: I moved into Streamwood last spring. One of the reasons for picking this area was the moderate property taxes. Can anyone explain to the public how a U-4...
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Herald's job is to report real newsOct 28, 2007 11:00 pm - It was very disappointing, to say the least, seeing an above-the-fold story on Sherri Shepherd on the front page. Since when is entertainment this important? This story ...
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Soapbox: Sorry, fans, no standsOct 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Sorry, fans, no stands It's nice that Lane Tech has already made extensive changes to its on-campus stadium, but that doesn't excuse the Illinois High School Association...
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Soapbox: Be smart, lock upOct 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Be smart, lock up Just because you live in a beautiful, well-kept neighborhood where your kids can play safely in the back yard doesn't mean you should leave your garage...
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Soapbox: Getting in the gameOct 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Getting in the game The stands are starting to fill with towns interested in hosting the minor league baseball team Crystal Lake just nixed. Huntley met with Frontier L...
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Sometimes, news and rumors of news carry equal pressureOct 24, 2007 11:00 pm - In the end, readers will judge for themselves both the truth of what authorities say and the merits of what they don't. In an ideal world, rumors would never figure into...
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Count ER nurses among true heroesOct 19, 2007 11:00 pm - Every day we read about our heroes and their amazing feats of courage and strength. Today's culture emulates entertainers, and athletes even, with the daily reports of t...