Palatine Opinion
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Cardinal George is insensitive to flockMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - I don't think Cardinal George makes any decisions based on the good of parishioners or parishes. It seems he's more concerned with issues of control, power and humili...
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Dist. 211 frittering away tax increaseMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - To the editor: Let me be sure I have this right. Not long ago, the voters of District 211 were badgered and threatened with lowered educational standards for our kids, b...
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Everybody loses when trees are lostMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - To the editor: I don't pretend to be an environmentalist; however I consider myself aware of my environment, and literally in my front yard my environment changed. I liv...
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What's new superintendent's motive?May 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Dan Lukich, age 61, has just been named the new superintendent of District 15. I offer a few comments on his appointment. First, at his age how long will he be on the jo...
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Cutting down trees an injusticeMay 25, 2008 11:00 pm - I don't pretend to be an environmentalist, however I consider myself aware of my environment, and literally in my front yard my environment changed. I live in a condo in...
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Where is tax hike really going?May 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Let me be sure I have this right. Not long ago, the voters of District 211 were badgered and threatened with lowered educational standards for our kids, by the district ...
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Village to blame for taxi-clogged lotMay 25, 2008 11:00 pm - In the past I was a daily commuter to downtown Chicago from Palatine. Every evening my wife or one of the kids had to negotiate the maze of taxi drivers in the commuter ...
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Visitors Bureau helps the areaMay 25, 2008 11:00 pm - I'd like to clarify the recent article regarding the visitors' bureau being tested and our continued discussions with Palatine. Every year (for 25 years) we must re-cert...
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What has become of church attire?May 24, 2008 11:00 pm - There was a time in the affairs of men when certain standards of mien, dress and conduct were prescribed for both the elite and the proles. Depending on the venue (weddi...
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Illinois' top export: federal tax dollarsMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I recently complained about the lack of leadership by our two state senators by pointing out they do not work to obtain a return on our federal tax dollars. Here are th...