Maple Park Opinion
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Bring government back to basicsJun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - I've seen some letters lately that state basically, "Yes, things are bad with Obama, but let's not forget how bad they were with Bush." I would say things are no differe...
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Send BP a messageJun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - As I drove through Algonquin the other day, I noticed five cars gassing up at a BP station. One block away is a Mobil. I thought America was furious with BP for the envi...
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House fire opens eyes to generosityJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - It was one year ago, and at the time, none of us realized that what started as a frightening, awful event would actually serve as a positive experience for us as a famil...
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Kirk best man for U.S. SenateJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - As a military veteran, I was and continue to be a supporter of Mark Kirk and his bid for U.S. Senate against Alexi Giannoulias. Kirk's 21-year career as a member of the ...
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Backyard chickens nothing to crow aboutJun 19, 2010 11:00 pm - I was born and raised on a dairy farm. We also had 800 chickens. Believe me, I know all about chickens. They do not belong on a small town lot. Ask yourself this - do yo...
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Every day should be Memorial DayJun 19, 2010 11:00 pm - On behalf of the Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association, I would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of those who helped organize, participated in, o...
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Let's learn rules of the roadJun 19, 2010 11:00 pm - A quick question for drivers, police, school administrators and parents: Has anyone paid any attention to the mature high school "children" when they cross McLean Boule...
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Get Washington out of entitlement businessJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - When the government promises an increase in funding for one group or another - that promise results in an increase in your taxes. People seem to think that those funds o...
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So many options for WrigleyJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Since it is economically inevitable that the Cubs will get a new home, in the interim, perhaps some company might want temporary naming rights for the old ballpark. Now ...
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Kirk is more qualifiedJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Without hesitation I favor Mark Kirk for U.S. Senate. He is by far the better qualified and mature candidate. Twenty-one years in the Navy and a proven, effective office...