South Elgin Opinion
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Where are the top draft picks, Bears?Dec 30, 2009 10:00 pm - A wise man told me years ago about the NFL draft. The number one draft pick starts on opening day, period. No excuses, except for injury in training camp. The second- an...
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Jim Ryan is best choice for governorDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - In the gubernatorial election that pitted Blagojevich against Jim Ryan, the former and most corrupt governor (and Blago had plenty of competition) in Illinois history wa...
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Walmart example of Elgin's quick fixesDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - I was anticipating a hearing for final approval of the proposed Walmart store at Randall and Bowes roads in Elgin. Last spring a recently-retired city employee said ther...
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Health care vote betrayed constituencyDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - To Rep. Foster: As a registered voter in the 14th district, I wish to express my extreme disappointment in you for voting in favor of the health care reform bill on Nov....
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Foster does right by our medical needsDec 26, 2009 10:00 pm - I believe we all need to thank Rep. Bill Foster of the 14th Congressional District for his vote for health care reform. I'm retired and on Medicare. I wish that all of m...
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W. Dundee flying the Jolly RogerDec 26, 2009 10:00 pm - The village of West Dundee has been unable to right its ship in the face of continued economic hardships. It has been in the same boat as its citizens, tightening their ...
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Gasoline and the invisible handDec 25, 2009 10:00 pm - In Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations," Smith suggests there's an invisible hand, an unseen force that moves capital to foreign trade only if profits in another country...
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Coach Curry was an inspirationDec 25, 2009 10:00 pm - It was with some degree of sadness that I learned that Mike Curry would be stepping down as head football coach at Aurora Central Catholic. Though I don't think it matte...
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Global warming is just another scamDec 25, 2009 10:00 pm - A letter by Sandra Kaptain of the League of Women Voters in the Daily Herald includes several outrageous statements about "global warming," in urging that we "go green."...
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Red Gate bridge would ruin WayneDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Despite charts, a 10-minute audio/visual presentation and what would appear to be a thorough assessment by the sponsor and lead agent of the study of Red Gate Road bridg...