Palatine Opinion
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Will doctors go the way of good barbers?Jan 05, 2014 4:00 am - Went to my barber to get a haircut the other day and upon entering shop, saw there were two gentlemen ahead of me. One appeared to be in his early 20s. He was telling th...
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Parents who buy toy guns culpable, tooDec 31, 2013 4:00 am - While I am not a sportsman, I have friends and relatives who hunt and fish. Some live in rural areas, and I respect and understand why they have guns. What floors me is ...
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School districts in alternate universesDec 30, 2013 4:00 am - District 21, 2004/2012 taxes: $1,782.42/$3,390.26. District 214, 2004/2012 taxes: $993.39/$1,729.36. In other words, since 2004, my school tax has doubled. I don’t ques...
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Cut do-nothing federal departmentsDec 20, 2013 4:00 am - I read in the Herald this morning that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said he would cut his staff by 20 percent. It says that this will save $1 billion dollars over five ...
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Protect yourself from house ‘thefts’Dec 19, 2013 4:00 am - The holiday season is a festive time of year when friends and family gather. But the holidays are also a prime time for fraudsters to take advantage of their unsuspectin...
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Moylan vote ‘on the right side of history’Dec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I am writing as a constituent of the 55th District. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Rep. Marty Moylan for casting his vote in favor of marriage equality dur...
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Fundamental changes going too farDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - “We are fundamentally going to change America.” Supporters cheered when they heard President-elect Obama say those words. Little did a lot of people know what he meant b...
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Northwest Festival Orchestra deserving of more supportDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I appreciated your recent photo and article about the Northwest Festival Orchestra, but I am disappointed that this fine orchestra is not better supported by corporate s...
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Press is siding with DemocratsDec 13, 2013 4:00 am - Is the Herald for real? I know that they support all leftist programs and adore our most merciful benevolent president, but as far as finances, they have no clue. The Oc...
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Editorial: Remain vigilant on school safetyDec 13, 2013 4:00 am - The new realities about school safety are known well. Drills instructing students and staff how to protect themselves from armed intruders are the norm, and lockdown is ...