Northbrook Opinion
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Big Oil’s investment in economy paltryJun 01, 2011 1:00 am - Is it any wonder that Big Oil isn’t trusted? Chevron proudly advertises that they are investing $22 million in the private economy. Really? Chevron’s first-quarter net i...
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Leave firefighters’ current pensions beJun 01, 2011 1:00 am - A deal is a deal is a deal. Current firefighters should not have pensions reduced. But new hires should have a more acceptable program with Social Security as a part of ...
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Thanks for help in difficult yearJun 01, 2011 1:00 am - I want to thank everybody from my heart who supported me through everything that has happened this year, especially those who came to my fundraiser and those who donated...
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Tax breaks that taxpayers pay forJun 01, 2011 1:00 am - Sears said it will move unless Sears gets some tax breaks. The electric company wants the taxpayers to pay for their new grids. New Cubs owners want to have us pa...
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Massive ice melt would be devastatingJun 01, 2011 1:00 am - Just something interesting about our planet: The northern polar region is not an “above sea level” land area. It is just frozen water that melts and refreezes with the s...
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Lowe’s store in Arlington, not MeadowsMay 31, 2011 4:00 am - Sorry to hear about the experience of Don Lischalk of Palatine and the ticket he received for a red-light camera stop at Algonquin and Route 53, which probably is Rollin...
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Townships are just doing their jobsMay 31, 2011 4:00 am - The state of Illinois is in financial crisis with a deficit of $8.95 billion and lawmakers recently raised the state income tax from 3 percent to 5 percent. Cook County’...
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Can U.S. afford to forgive debts?May 31, 2011 4:00 am - In Barack Obama’s speech, he said the United States would forgive the $1 billion loan Egypt owes the United States. Was this his decision, or was it voted on in the Sena...
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If track closes, will area suffer? NoMay 31, 2011 4:00 am - Regarding the issue of slots for Arlington Park, there have been claims of dire consequences to befall Illinois and the surrounding area should the racetrack close. Oh, ...
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Unions fail to put kids’ interests firstMay 31, 2011 4:00 am - We all love teachers, but teachers unions? Not so much. We’ve all heard how when an election comes up, some teachers unions will call all the teachers and tell them how ...