Schaumburg Opinion
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Teachers are in the trenches, tooJun 19, 2011 12:00 am - Back in the 1970s when Vietnam veterans returned from serving our country, people spit at them. Years later, people realized how horribly we treated those who fought on ...
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Make lower-cost housing a priorityJun 15, 2011 12:00 am - By itself, the long-standing shortage of affordable housing in the suburbs may not grab headlines. What does make the news, however, are proposals that cause a stir. Thi...
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Why no patrols at Schaumburg crosswalk?Jun 12, 2011 12:00 am - On Friday, June 3, after volunteering at Field Day at Hale School I was walking home using the path at the back of Hale School at dismissal time. I was surprised to find...
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Walsh’s claim about president is racistJun 11, 2011 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh is quoted as saying that President Obama was elected due to “white guilt.” He goes on to say that “white guilt” will drive Obama’s re-election. That’...
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Hang up for a return to safer daysJun 10, 2011 12:00 am - If you’re older than 30, hearken back, tax your brain and recall the days before cellphones. Can you? Somehow, you managed without one. You did the grocery shopping with...
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Gender identity key to strong societyJun 10, 2011 12:00 am - In nature, as in all things, there must be a balance in order to maintain order, security and consistency. When there are too many deer in the forest, for example, other...
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Harper president already paid amplyJun 09, 2011 1:00 am - I recently read your excellent article about Harper College President Kenneth Ender’s annual compensation package and couldn’t help thinking how ironic it is that here i...
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$1,100 pay per mile is questionableJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - After reading Jake Griffin’s June 1 article, “Fewer miles, more Pay,” I don’t think the question is so much the difference each highway commissioner makes in relation to...
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Government posts handed to ‘losers’Jun 08, 2011 12:00 am - As I read the recent Herald story about the confirmation of Dan Seals’ appointment as Assistant Director of Illinois’ Economic Development Agency, several thoughts cross...
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Schaumburg course rude to seniorsJun 05, 2011 8:00 pm - I am writing this letter to complain about Schaumburg Golf Course handling and lack of support for senior citizen and people who have a physical difficulty walking a gol...