Maple Park Opinion
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A case for public schoolsSep 23, 2010 11:00 pm - We keep hearing how charter and private schools provide better services and training for our students, and achievement scores are higher in those institutions. However, ...
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You don't want frozen chickensSep 23, 2010 11:00 pm - I have written once before with my negative view of chicken coops in backyards. I wanted to add a question I think should be answered. How do people intend to heat the c...
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Tell us how to vote on library planSep 22, 2010 11:00 pm - At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, the Geneva Public Library will hold a public hearing on the purchase of land for a new library location. The land is the "Cetron" proper...
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Enough smear ads, Gov. QuinnSep 22, 2010 11:00 pm - I have been watching the political ads over the last two weeks and noted that Pat Quinn's ads clearly attempt to show that Bill Brady is not a mainstream candidate. Quin...
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Questions about backyard chickensSep 22, 2010 11:00 pm - This is an open letter to the Village of West Dundee and would-be chicken owners. Just how well are people thinking this through? Is there going to be someone to oversee...
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Does Bill Foster represent us?Sep 21, 2010 11:00 pm - The residents of Illinois' 14th Congressional District have an opportunity, a very important opportunity, to affect some change. In less than two months we will go to th...
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Foster's take on spending bananasSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - After eight months, Democrat Bill Foster has finally responded to an e-mail I sent him in January of this year complaining about a new spending program he promoted to us...
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A loved dog is a peaceful dogSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Thanks for your article on the Elgin dog problems. The attack on man's best friend has happened again in Elgin. Like Jack Hannah, I've never met an animal I didn't like,...
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Foster lauded for health care actSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Because I have worked with people older than 60 for many years, I have witnessed the crisis of no access to insurance before age 65 for those who have lost coverage and ...
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Sue gangs? Host meetings? Why not?Sep 19, 2010 11:00 pm - With fanfare last week, Kane County State's Attorney John Barsanti said he was suing 81 Latin Kings gang members who live in the Kane County part of Elgin. Gang members ...