Schaumburg Opinion
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Respect the freedom to express our beliefsDec 13, 2013 4:00 am - In response to a Dec. 8 letter, I’d like to remind the writer that telling people not to say merry Christmas offends people who do say that. And that is OK unless he 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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Autism Speaks is recruiting advocatesDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - During my first visit ever to Capitol Hill recently, I talked with members of U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk and Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s offices, about helping children and adults w...
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Just make it official: no Christmas, only HolidayDec 08, 2013 4:00 am - I want to make a statement regarding Holiday, the day formerly known as Christmas. Because we live in a diverse nation where all cultures are celebrated and appreciated,...
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A gift for China in every shopping bagDec 05, 2013 4:00 am - In the frenzy of post Thanksgiving holiday shopping, maiming and injuring hundreds in the stampedes rushing to snatch something still unaffordable off the shelves, we ac...
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A questionable model for Obama?Dec 04, 2013 4:00 am - The recent article regarding the pushback on the Iran nuclear test treaty stated that President Obama wanted to give diplomacy a chance to work. I wonder if he has ever ...
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Kerry establishes a dubious legacyDec 02, 2013 4:00 am - Congratulations, Secretary of State John Kerry, on closing the deal with Iran. You just may have secured your place in history as our very own Neville Chamberlin. As for...
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The SoapboxNov 30, 2013 4:00 am - Taking aim against heroin: Stunned by the record-breaking 43 heroin deaths in DuPage County this year, the county board has set aside $100,000 for a public education cam...
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Schools should curb spending to reduce taxesNov 30, 2013 4:00 am - This is in reference to the Nov. 23 letter from Harold Knudsen regarding school costs and seniors. I would like to state that I am sure when Mr. Knudsen’s children were ...