South Barrington Opinion
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There was a time before tax onslaughtOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Sometimes great wisdom can be found in my e-mail inbox. I would like to share this anonymous poem that tells it all: "Tax his land, tax his bed, tax the table at which h...
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Groundwater safety at risk in rail mergerOct 05, 2008 11:00 pm - A serious consequence of Canadian National's proposed purchase of the EJ&E that has not received the deserved attention is the potential for contaminating our water supp...
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Government must focus on peopleOct 02, 2008 11:00 pm - We've been told that Dan Seals and Rep. Bean don't get it. What I don't get is how an independent, environmentally focused representative could endorse drilling in a nat...
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Greenberg's critics distort his candidacySep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I find it amusing that Democrats resort to distortions and lies when attacking Steve Greenberg. In a recent letter to the editor, a supporter of Rep. Melissa Bean threw...
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Dist. 15 board must remain strongSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - A union retiree opines in the Aug. 26 Fencepost storm clouds may loom in District 15's future, leading a call his "union begin preparations for another ugly fight". Perh...
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Duffy's assistant is the real dealSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Dan Duffy, an independent businessman, seeks to replace state Sen. Bill Peterson of District 26, who has chosen to retire. Sen. Peterson has represented his district wel...
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Drivers must stop for school busesSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Recent events involving drivers who violate State of Illinois traffic laws regarding school buses make it necessary to communicate with the community regarding school bu...
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Kudos on new South Barrington turfSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - An open letter to the South Barrington Park District commissioners and staff: On behalf of the board of directors, staff and our entire membership, the Barrington Area S...
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Greenberg really cares about peopleSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - I am writing to tell you about an event in my neighborhood several weeks ago. On Aug. 18, I hosted a meet and greet with Steve Greenberg, congressional candidate for the...
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Washington empties our wallets againSep 25, 2008 11:00 pm - The failures of the Bush administration are compound and many, and this financial bailout plan is the perfect capstone to eight years of mismanagement and waste of our t...