South Elgin Opinion
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Saturday SoapboxApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Both sides of the tracks: When government entities cooperate, the taxpayers win. This week the Barrington Countryside and Lake Zurich fire protection districts agreed to...
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County isn't helping feral cat problemApr 09, 2009 11:00 pm - I'm writing in response to a couple of articles that have recently been in the newspapers; the first being "Feral cats set up camp in forest preserves." These cats did n...
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Keep council-manager form of governmentApr 06, 2009 11:00 pm - The Council-Manager form of government has served Elgin citizens for over 50 years. With its focus on political leadership, nonpartisanship and professional code of ethi...
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Vote yes to ECC and improve local economyApr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - I encourage the voters to say yes to Elgin community College's bond request on the April 7 ballot. Your yes vote will bring 4,000 new jobs to local workers. Your yes vot...
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U-46 cuts unfair to kids, teachersApr 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 recently cut 500 positions. Many of these were administrative positions. People originally gave up teaching positions to take these admin...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Leadership in tough times: Kudos to Des Plaines City Manager Jason Bajor, who announced last week he would not accept a pay raise, given the suburb's fiscal constraints ...
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Schuring Redmer most qualifiedApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - It is with much confidence that we support Donna Schuring Redmer, as Elgin Community College trustee. Her educational qualifications include educational consultant and c...
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Getz not the answer for ECC boardApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - As former chairman of the board of Elgin Community College, I find it imperative that you are aware of information that may help you make an informed decision regarding ...
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'No' to District 303 referendumApr 01, 2009 11:00 pm - St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 is pitching a "no tax increase" referendum to spend $114 million to rebuild or renovate three middle schools and build a b...
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Schuring Redmer for ECC boardMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - On April 7, we will be electing members to the Elgin Community College board of trustees. Those who are selected will be affecting the policies of Elgin Community Colleg...