St. Charles Opinion
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Pay attention to jobs leaving stateJan 03, 2008 10:00 pm - This information was printed on Dec. 4 and titled -- "Area layoffs mainly hit plant workers" -- I had to save the information and comment on it. Lost jobs in our suburba...
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Insulted by effort to destroy new villageJan 01, 2008 10:00 pm - As a resident of Campton Hills and someone who has been following the attempt to dissolve our newly formed village, I am insulted and cannot believe this effort is being...
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Thanks for helping us help those in needDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - I am overcome with gratitude for all the blessings that have been sent to Lazarus House this Christmas season. On Dec. 22, we received eight new guests: a couple who ar...
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Momentum against death penaltyDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - The death penalty offers the false impression that life is sacred, by taking it away. Since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976, over 1,000 human beings have ...
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Thanks for lesson in true holiday spiritDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Many thanks to the people at Chili's in South Elgin for making our Christmas so special. Your sincere gestures from the heart allowed our kids to enjoy Christmas when we...
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Make candidates earn your voteDec 26, 2007 10:00 pm - The legislative breakfast cosponsored by the Chambers of Commerce for Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles provided a great opportunity to hear the positions of those vying f...
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Asking for a closer look at ECC benefitsDec 26, 2007 10:00 pm - I read with interest the Daily Herald's recent article that Dr. Sam, the president of the college, was unanimously granted an increase in his monthly stipend to $1,000 a...
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Messing with yellows for more local cash?Dec 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Another local community is looking at the feasibility of installing red-light cameras. While I do not oppose making intersections safer, the installation of red-light ca...
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Revenue solution found in big boxesDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - Revenue solution found in big boxes The only revenue source being actively considered to provide revenue for mass transit in the metro area is more gambling, an irrespon...
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I'll go ahead and say it: 'Christmas'Dec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - Warning: If you are politically correct, please skip this column. This is a story about Christmas. I figure it's OK for me to actually write that word Christmas since it...