Old Mill Creek Opinion
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Tax hike would avert housing tragedyJun 06, 2009 11:00 pm - The state of Illinois is facing a dire economic situation compounded by the current recession and by the fiscal irresponsibility of the previous administration. The stat...
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Nepotism isn't 'in the best interest'Jun 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Some of the antics out of Springfield and Chicago through the years have clearly dismayed us. But a little town nestled in the Northwest suburbs may have just raised the...
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Garrett good fit for U.S. CongressMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - After reading many recent articles and blogs about a battle for the House seat in the 10th Congressional District I just had to speak up. There is one person who I hope ...
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We need real, lasting solutionMay 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Illinois lawmakers are faced with a critical decision - protect vital public services Illinois' families depend on or make drastic budget cuts that put these programs at...
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Thank those who served our countryMay 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Since our country will celebrate Memorial Day on May 25, I've been thinking of the service members I knew who died in Iraq. I was in the navy for 21 years, and I was ne...
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Beware scams on one-time gov. checksMay 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will be happy to know that issuance of the special one-time $250 American Recovery and Re...
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Be careful stewards of public's trustMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - One newly elected mayor fired the help. One new trustee almost swore in frustration. Other newly elected leaders took the helm far more quietly this week with pledges t...
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Report pushes parents to advocateMay 01, 2009 11:00 pm - What will it take to educate all our children? Illinois Kids Count tries to answer this question by looking at how our kids are doing in school, what's working, and what...
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"Yes" vote is not consensus on Rt. 53Apr 24, 2009 11:00 pm - This week roughly 22 percent of the voters of Lake County went to the polls and voted on the advisory referendum question, "Shall the State of Illinois construct the ext...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Both sides of the tracks: When government entities cooperate, the taxpayers win. This week the Barrington Countryside and Lake Zurich fire protection districts agreed to...