Palatine Opinion
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Questions security plan for Catherine Alice GardensJul 29, 2013 12:00 am - I have been interested to read your coverage of the proposed Catherine Alice Gardens project on Eric Drive in Palatine. I have served as a consultant to operators and de...
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Coverage of trial was lopsidedJul 28, 2013 5:00 am - I’ve seldom seen such a lopsided coverage of a story by the news media as has taken place regarding the George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin case. Martin was consistently por...
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The SoapboxJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - Happy hundredth: For 100 years, Mooseheart has been working in Batavia to protect children and strengthen families. It’s an inspiring story. As part of its celebration, ...
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Pension assumptions on returns unrealisticJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - While we often hear the primary reason for the massive unfunded liability of the pension funds is due to “underfunding” by the state, that answer masks the primary cause...
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Illinois gas taxes already among highestJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - The July 23 “Our View” editorial concerning gas taxes leaves me with some questions. According to GasPriceWatch.com’s listing dated May 2012, our gas tax totals 62.8 cen...
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These sentences unmatched to crimesJul 25, 2013 5:00 am - What is wrong with our legal system? Ex-teacher Jack Pickup has been sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service and a court cost fine of $3,0...
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Madigan duo not good for IllinoisJul 22, 2013 5:00 am - I agree with Lisa Madigan that Illinois is not well served having both a governor and a speaker of the House from the same family. I further contend that Illinois is not...
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Only solution at lake is to build 2nd trailJul 22, 2013 5:00 am - I was there when they dug the big space in the earth for what became beautiful Lake Arlington. I remember the dedication ceremony. I remember my marathon-runner son tell...
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Problems on path are due to walkersJul 22, 2013 5:00 am - I have been a user of the Lake Arlington “bike path” in the past. I have stopped using it because the people walking on the path are completely inconsiderate of any othe...
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The SoapboxJul 20, 2013 5:00 am - Seeking justice for Gabby: We join police in hoping the banners placed at this weekend’s Alpine Fest in Lake Zurich call attention to the unsolved 2011 hit-and-run that...