Port Barrington Opinion
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Be thankful for those who collect pensionsJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Recently, after reading Bob Dwiel's lament on being forced to pay for the pensions of public service workers, I thought to myself, "Bob, why on earth would you want to p...
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Franks helping homeownersJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - There have been a lot of foreclosures in my neighborhood as well as short sales. Yet my property tax bill this year was as high as ever. In a fit a frustration, I called...
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Tryon, Franks work for the people to stop the borrowing, start reformingJun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - I am disheartened by the decisions of the leaders of our state regarding the budget. Besides refusing to make meaningful spending cuts, the House of Representatives went...
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Route 47 corridor plan makes pieces fit togetherJun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Openlands has worked with McHenry County communities for many years to achieve a vision for the Route 47 corridor as it traverses the headwaters of the Kishwaukee River....
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Country needs a healthy shot of God, love, mercyJun 16, 2010 11:00 pm - This progressive government wants to manage health care so that they can control and collect our money to grow government for their collective agenda. History will repea...
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Kirk an advocate for women's healthJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - I believe that in making one's choice for Illinois' Senate election in November, we should consider Mark Kirk's strong record in supporting women's health. I have person...
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Time to change voting process?Jun 10, 2010 11:00 pm - The position of U.S. Senator is one of the highest, most important, and most powerful positions in our country. Can someone please advise me as to what the young Mr. Ale...
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Fox River Grove wasting moneyJun 03, 2010 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, May 11, I attended a special village board meeting in Fox River Grove to discuss the new public works facility. Their current plan is expected to cost $3.5 m...
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Liberal press shows its stripesJun 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Twice as many brave Americans have died in the first five months of 2010 in Afghanistan and Iraq combat as in the same period last year, yet no one in the mainstream pre...
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Why do I pay for their pensions?Jun 01, 2010 11:00 pm - As I was writing my check for 2009 property tax I took note of several line items for pensions. The total of these "pension" items was $287. This is 6 percent of my tota...