Palatine Opinion
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Others may follow Wisconsin’s lawMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - When Communism was still on the rise during the 1960s, the United States was concerned that nonaligned nations in Asia would capitulate to the Soviet Union, strengthenin...
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Beware the green sign candidatesMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - Communities served by the Gail Borden Public Library have recently been papered with green signs with three names. Many people displaying these signs on their private pr...
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Create law to ban funeral protestsMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - I was disappointed by the ruling of the Supreme Court in protecting the protesters’ right of unrestricted free speech at hundreds of fallen soldiers’ funerals, but I do ...
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Elgin has much to crow aboutMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - Sitting through the AFLA mayoral forum and elaborate slide presentation, all I heard were complaints. No questions on the candidates’ future vision for Elgin or on propo...
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Chapman has true spirit of commitmentMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - As a 33-year resident of Palatine, I am amazed at the amount of energy that goes into our local elections. From our local governing bodies to the park district board and...
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Stein deeply cares for BG communityMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - To the voters of Buffalo Grove: Short and sweet, please vote for Andy Stein for the two-year term of trustee on the Buffalo Grove Village Board. He is a good person who ...
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Huffo reflects on a great half centuryMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - In the first week of April 1961 I was asked, by a political group, to don a clown suit which I did. I handed out fliers and candy and had a great time. Don’t know what h...
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Troubled times in D15 call for experienced leadershipMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - It seems highly likely that the current financial turmoil at the state level will affect local school districts for years to come. The level of state funding for middle-...
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John D'Astice puts support behind Jim LarsenMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - Jim Larsen and I met through the YMCA “Indian Princess” program over 16 years ago. I have come to know Jim as thoughtful and articulate, a natural leader, loving father ...
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Green’s advocacy against Boeger not appropriateMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - Bruce Green’s campaign materials present his experience on the Arlington Heights Plan Commission as a reason for voters to consider him for village trustee. I have serio...