Streamwood Opinion
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Dist. 211 taxpayers already hit their maxDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - Dave Torres of District 211 explained in a recent Daily Herald (Oct. 19) article that the district is planning to increase the tax levy by 3.5 percent, which is the maxi...
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Don’t just complain, get involvedDec 02, 2012 4:00 am - The society that Mr. Falk fears is a fantasy (“We’re on a course to ruination,” Nov. 24). His letter includes assertions that are so distorted as to be absurd. One can e...
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U-46 should have school uniformsNov 30, 2012 3:40 am - Kids in school are dressing inappropriately. Schools should require students to wear uniforms in District U-46. This would save parents money by not having to by new clo...
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The challenges ahead for IllinoisNov 16, 2012 3:40 am - The campaigns are over. Now, it is clear. Four years ago when voters said that they demanded affordable health care, they meant it. In Illinois, when they said they dema...
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The SoapboxNov 10, 2012 4:00 am - A decent decision: Can’t say we’re ever pleased to hear of a community embracing video gambling, but if it has to happen, a town could do worse than to dedicate all its ...
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Mulligan’s backing of Moylan pointlessNov 01, 2012 5:00 am - I have heard concerns about Rosemary Mulligan’s endorsement of Democratic candidate Marty Moylan. It’s time to be candid about what this endorsement really means. First ...
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GOP policies will worsen income gapsOct 31, 2012 4:00 am - Your endorsement of Mitt Romney sickens me. Oh, it’s divisive to mention billionaires don’t pay their fair share? Oh that’s too bad, we can’t hurt the feelings of billio...
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Happy that Moylan will decline pensionOct 30, 2012 5:00 am - With Springfield in a constant state of gridlock, I look for candidates who are committed to leading by example and walking the walk. The other day I spoke to Marty Moyl...
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Walsh brings fiscal responsibilityOct 30, 2012 4:40 am - Ms. Duckworth has repeatedly said that she will support President Obama in his feckless tax and spend policies. The blindness of your editorial staff in endorsing her ma...
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Duckworth a true patriotOct 30, 2012 4:40 am - Tammy Duckworth is an extraordinary woman, and I am so glad that she is running for Congress to represent us in Washington. Tammy is a true patriot with a long and remar...