Mettawa Opinion
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Our choices for Hawthorn District 73Mar 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Hawthorn Elementary District 73 has done a good job managing enrollment growth over the years. The district is currently enjoying a fairly stable period. But school admi...
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Vote for change in Vernon TownshipMar 21, 2009 11:00 pm - I recently attended Vernon Township's monthly meeting, hoping to participate in an open dialogue about the 2009-2010 budget. I was very disappointed. Sadly, the constitu...
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You either have a degree or you don'tMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - I received a campaign flier from the Township Citizen's Party in Vernon Township. Under Barbra Barnabee it states "attended University of Illinois." What does that mean...
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Mettawa ready for changeMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Woodsy and well-to-do Mettawa faces what might be the first contested election in the village's 49-year history. Clear-cutting a site near the Tri-State Tollway for a Co...
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Wrong message for 'free press'Feb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Is the extra administrative oversight of Stevenson High School's student newspaper "censorship?" In a strict sense, probably not. Is it necessary or wise? Also probably ...
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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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Seals is best pick for Senate seatNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - I believe it is important that Gov. Rod Blagojevich appoint Dan Seals to the vacant Senate seat of president-elect Barack Obama. It is important for Illinois and the cou...
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Smoking, leaders costing money, jobsNov 19, 2008 10:00 pm - State revenues from casino operations in Illinois are down 20 percent, while it's down 2 to 5 percent in surrounding states for the same time period. Sen. Terry Link is...
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A community of well wishes and supportNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - I couldn't let another day go by without extending a heartfelt thank you to the Daily Herald and particularly Burt Constable for his much-needed publicity relating to th...
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Rep. Kirk outlines focus for next termNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - I want to thank the voters of the 10th District for re-electing me as their representative in Congress. After a hard-fought campaign, the center held and I will serve a...