Northfield Opinion
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Just how did this pension mess happen?May 15, 2012 11:36 am - We’ve been reading in all the newspapers about the pension mess in Springfield, the exorbitant penalties being absorbed by the suburban taxpayers because of padding admi...
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Past three years too harsh on businessMay 15, 2012 11:36 am - What’s to like? Everyone seems to call this president likable, the guy with the big smile. Let’s see, what’s to smile about? Our great country has gone through the most ...
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GOP using national debt to its advantageMay 15, 2012 11:36 am - There was an event in Washington recently that spoke volumes about the political climate in this country. Student loan interest rates are scheduled to go up this summer....
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Find better role models than KardashiansMay 15, 2012 5:00 am - I am truly dumbfounded after reading the article “Kardashian visit brings huge crowds at Woodfield” (April 21). It is very concerning to me that these women are consider...
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Capitalism is what made America greatMay 15, 2012 5:00 am - So much for Mr. Jim Slusher’s vaunted unbiased Daily Herald! Dann Gire inserted an attempted “zinger” of the Tea Party into his “GI Joe: Retaliation” review on May 11. ...
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Wisconsin governor has it rightMay 15, 2012 5:00 am - After reading Mr. McGrath’s comments of May 6 about the failed leadership of the current Wisconsin governor, I researched how the Democratic governor in Illinois compare...
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Learn what to do if you become disabledMay 14, 2012 11:26 am - Thank you for sharing the story by Burt Constable about the amazing recovery of Chris Hradisky, who overcame a series of life-threatening challenges. (“Once homeless and...
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Simple donation can save a lifeMay 14, 2012 11:26 am - As people pay tribute to moms of all ages this week, please remember that birth can be an event that gives hope to many other families through the donation of umbilical ...
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Manufacture Apple products in AmericaMay 13, 2012 4:40 am - If Apple is such a great American company, why is it producing electronic gadgets in China? Is paying workers at Foxconn slave wages and dodging taxes really the best co...
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Elgin High students help make historyMay 12, 2012 6:40 am - During the first week of May, the lovely grounds of Old Main were transformed into a time long ago in Early Elgin. Activities put in place by the Elgin History Museum in...