Palatine Opinion
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Life of Carl Zdeb deserves attentionJun 08, 2015 5:00 am - On May 12, Carl A. Zdeb passed away at the age of 85. His obituary appeared in the Daily Herald, but I searched the entire paper for the next week, certain that I would ...
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We need to understand the science of climate changeJun 08, 2015 1:00 am - Wally Degner learned about the exchange of CO2 between plants and humans in the sixth grade. A generation ago, it was the disappearing ozone layer. Moneyed interests wit...
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Editorial: New tools are available on government spending; use themMay 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Analyzing Kane County government spending became easier Monday with the launch of a new web portal that officials say provides "unprecedented access to Kane County's fin...
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The Soapbox: Denny Hastert, did we hardly know ye?May 28, 2015 11:00 pm - Denny, we hardly knew ye? The indictment of former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert of Plano has been stunning, to be sure. A native son and for so long a pride ...
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Editorial: Local schools, colleges should be controlled locally, not in SpringfieldMay 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Legislators' efforts to meddle in the affairs of local community college districts stalled Friday and for all the right reasons. Liz Brown, of the Illinois Council of Co...
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Harper's staff gave meaning to serviceMay 27, 2015 1:00 am - On May 16, I had the honor of giving the keynote address at Harper College's commencement ceremony. It was a privilege to speak to graduates who were kind enough to rema...
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Climate warming excuse to take your moneyMay 24, 2015 6:00 am - Now comes a letter writer who claims the only "climate deniers" are scientists who are being paid by the fossil fuel industry. Obama has nearly shut down the coal indus...
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Letter: Only one bill backs our environmental needsMay 17, 2015 6:13 am - There has been a lot of dialogue over the direction this state should take regarding energy generation and associated pending legislation. While some suppliers cleverly ...
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Let library be motivationMay 12, 2015 1:00 am - We read in the news that the Obama presidential library is to be located "not far from the family home," which I understand is in the affluent Hyde Park neighborhood. I...
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Letter carriers again conducting food driveMay 07, 2015 1:00 am - Saturday, May 9, is this year's annual Letter Carrier Food Drive. This effort has been a tremendous success over the years due to the great support from the community. ...