Northbrook Opinion
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There’s no hope for quality presidentMay 29, 2011 5:00 am - Well, it looks like we are in for another circus in the presidential race. The country is in bad shape and there is no one who knows how to fix it. Past presidents and C...
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Stop entitling illegal immigrantsMay 29, 2011 5:00 am - The scholarships that are to be given to the illegal immigrant children has prompted me to write. I am truly saddened by what is becoming of this great nation. I feel th...
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Those who sacrifice deserve their pensionsMay 29, 2011 5:00 am - I have been a police officer and have contributed to my pension fund for 23 years. I have not missed a payment nor did I have a choice to not contribute or how much to c...
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In praise of the Navy SEALs teamMay 27, 2011 5:00 am - Can you imagine being a member of the SEALs Team Six? You have been given your orders and you have never been more ready. You have earned your status as the best of the ...
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Praise for decision on death penaltyMay 27, 2011 5:00 am - Thank you to Gov. Quinn and the 96th Illinois General Assembly for their decision to end Illinois’ broken death penalty system. This development makes us so proud of Ill...
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The SoapboxMay 27, 2011 1:00 am - Still bullish: So, the crushing defense and late-game heroics of the Miami Heat proved too much after all for the Bulls’ NBA playoff hopes. It’s disappointing. But for f...
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Overregulation of waterways perilousMay 27, 2011 12:00 am - We do not allow our children to play on highways or railroad tracks, and we should not allow children and others to play in commercial and navigational waterways. The U....
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Pension liability is killing economyMay 27, 2011 12:00 am - State and local lawmakers all over the country are struggling to balance budgets, cutting everything from education to law enforcement and even raising taxes, to do so. ...
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Kirk can help stem diesel pollutionMay 27, 2011 12:00 am - This month marks the unofficial start of road construction season in Illinois. As in summers past, our highways will be filled with orange cones and construction equipme...
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Cops, firefighters should have different pensionsMay 26, 2011 12:00 am - I just recently learned that Illinois taxpayers fund five different retirement programs for state employees: State Employees Retirement System; Judges Retirement System;...