Palatine Opinion
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The long wait to get nation on trackOct 23, 2014 1:01 am - Referring to a recent letter titled "Time for the era of liberalism to end," I was confused by the writer's desire to "wrap up this reckless experiment and get back on t...
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Overstepping bounds on matters of life, deathOct 20, 2014 5:01 am - Ezekiel Emanuel hopes to die at 75, as he states in his recent Atlantic Monthly article, from which I am liberally referencing and commenting. His main reason is because...
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Ebola debate needs informed peopleOct 17, 2014 5:01 am - To those who minimize the threat of Ebola in the U.S., if you are entering a restaurant for lunch and someone you suspect has been exposed to Ebola is leaving, what do y...
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Give Rauner chance to prove himselfOct 17, 2014 5:01 am - There's little doubt that both Pat Quinn and Bruce Rauner have closets full of rattling skeletons. But those old bones shouldn't be what determines the upcoming election...
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Endorsement: Yes on Palatine Rural Fire Protection District tax increaseOct 16, 2014 1:01 am - The Palatine Rural Fire Protection District is back before voters with a request for more money after its referendum question last March failed by fewer than 100 votes. ...
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Endorsements: Silvestri, Schneider, Doody-Gorman for Cook County BoardOct 15, 2014 1:01 am - District 9: Silvestri We are pleased to be able to endorse Peter Silvestri, something we haven't been able to do previously because we do not endorse candidates who...
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Endorsement: Duckworth for Congress Dist. 8Oct 09, 2014 1:00 am - We had high hopes for Tammy Duckworth two years ago when we endorsed her for a first term serving the 8th Congressional District. She's given us no doubt that she will e...
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We need to shake up entire governmentOct 08, 2014 1:01 am - As we approach voting day, the ads by each candidate are heating up. One of the main points that Gov. Quinn's ads attack is that challenger Bruce Rauner is rich. Why is...
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Roy, Sheila Leonard had hearts of goldSep 24, 2014 5:01 am - In 1990 I had the distinct privilege to join Roy and Sheila Leonard on one of their tours. They were known for their terrific trips, and when I read that they were going...
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Saturday Soapbox Some opinions require lots of words and elaboration. Some don't. This is Saturday Soapbox, briefly stated commentary from the Daily Herald's editors.Sep 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Itasca Country Club staying put: Amid fears that it might be dotted with condos or stores, Itasca Country Club instead appears headed for a sprucing up. A group of ...