South Elgin Opinion
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Cross uncontested but worth a voteMar 13, 2012 5:16 am - I am writing to you to support and endorse the Honorable Tom Cross for re-election to the Illinois House. I have known Tom for some eight years, and have watched him ris...
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Thanks for bringing CUB to ElginMar 13, 2012 5:16 am - Thank you, state Rep. Keith Farnham, for helping to bring the Citizens Unity Board to Elgin for a phone bill analysis clinic on Feb. 17. I am glad we have an elected off...
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Castro fights for ElginMar 13, 2012 5:16 am - Like many people, I am not a politician. In fact, like many Americans, few politicians impress me. I know the difference between a public servant and a politico. Kane Co...
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Russell the right choice for coronerMar 13, 2012 5:15 am - I first met Rob Russell when he was the liaison officer from the DuPage County Sheriffs Office for a senior center in Wayne Township. I never heard anything but positive...
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Why can’t we control gas prices?Mar 11, 2012 9:06 am - I have to laugh when I read the paper about gas prices. Every time gas prices go up or down it’s big news. People scream we should drill more or the oil producing countr...
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Zip it, men, on contraceptionMar 11, 2012 9:06 am - This vicious attack on women and contraception by Republican men in Congress without any testimony from women is outrageous. It is disrespectful and degrading and time f...
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Burns a solid leader for KaneMar 11, 2012 9:06 am - I am writing to endorse Kevin Burns for Kane County Board Chairman. As a former alderman who served close to 10 years and had the privilege of serving with Kevin both as...
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The SoapboxMar 09, 2012 11:00 pm - Loss, and a legacy: With learning opportunities always in mind, teacher Sue Jones survived one bout of cancer and then organized Kimball Kares Week at Kimball Middle Sch...
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A little cooperation goes a long wayMar 09, 2012 4:00 am - Desperate times may call for desperate measures, but sometimes thoughtful planning and a spirit of cooperation go a long way. We’ve been seeing more of that type of thin...
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Job One: Stop ObamacareMar 08, 2012 4:00 am - For me, the biggest election issue this year is not jobs but the repeal of Obamacare. If we Americans allow our government to take over one-sixth of the economy, we are ...