Long Grove Opinion
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Soldiers are gone but not forgottenJan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - According to The Daily Herald, the armed forces recently gave George Bush a parade honoring his service as commander-in-chief. How sad that the 4,140 (and counting) troo...
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Yes, ask the voters about Route 53Jan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Amid the embarrassment of the Blagojevich fiasco in Springfield, one bit of abiding politics has been almost amusing. In opposing calls for a special election to fill B...
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These Democrats in for right reasonsDec 26, 2008 10:00 pm - With all eyes focused on recent revelations of Gov. Blagojevich's appalling actions, it is tempting to paint all Illinois Democrats with the same brush. Corrupt behavior...
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Pols had chance voters should decideDec 18, 2008 10:00 pm - The result of last week's arrest of our Democrat governor has made Illinois a national embarrassment. To add to the situation, Democrat leaders initially supported a spe...
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Durbin wrong at the right timesDec 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Recently, much has been said and written about how Rod Blagojevich has become an embarrassment to Illinois. Since we are already in an embarrassed state, it is appropria...
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Fees for rescue services wrongDec 07, 2008 10:00 pm - There's something troubling about the Wheaton City Council's decision to allow the local fire department to bill for special rescue services. Fire officials in that city...
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Obama chosen after much considerationDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - When I first read Mr. John King's letter on Saturday, Nov. 29, I thought "Oh, great! Another right wing person who just can't get over the election!" But after I reread ...
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More transparency in school fundingDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Your editorial of Nov. 23, "Accountability will improve schools" highlighted needed reforms that must be considered before additional taxpayer dollars are poured into Il...
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Viator golf champs grateful for supportNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - The State Class AAA golf championships won by St. Viator's Golf Team last month came about because of the support of tons of people. Our President, Fr. Mick Egan CSV, Pr...
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Holiday not always joy for survivorsNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - It's natural to think of gatherings at home and being with family during the holiday season. For most people this is an enjoyable annual tradition that they look forward...