Rolling Meadows Opinion
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Look at who is pushing most against pensionsJan 06, 2014 4:00 am - Reader Pat Fuller (Dec. 9) tells us that ripping off teachers’ pensions is a good deal because teachers don’t deserve their pensions in the first place. Why? Because the...
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Wealthy continue to ignore the poorJan 05, 2014 4:00 am - I don’t care if some “welfare” recipients don’t want to work. Those who really anger me are the hedge fund execs who buy out profitable corporations and raid the pension...
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Educated community benefits all residentsJan 02, 2014 4:00 am - This letter is in response to Harold Knudsen (Your Views, Nov. 23). He stated in his letter he would like to place the cost of schools on those who use them. If I were t...
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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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The SoapboxDec 21, 2013 4:00 am - As Christmas Day approaches, we can’t help but think of the many ways people in the suburban area have demonstrated the spirit of the holidays all year long. This editio...
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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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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 ...
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NW Fest Orchestra concert blew writer awayDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - Your recent story on the Northwest Festival Orchestra prompted me to attend their Nov. 24 concert at Harper College. After all, it was conveniently here in the Northwest...
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D211 fund balance is way out of balanceDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - On Nov. 14 about 20 residents, myself included, attended High School District 211’s board of education meeting to support the board adhering to its own fund balance poli...
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Suburbs need a major sporting venueDec 02, 2013 4:00 am - Some of my views: Arlington Park. Seems the state of Illinois is reluctant to assist Arlington Park with anything, from race dates to slot machines — nothing, no help at...