Streamwood Opinion
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Time to reconsider school mandatesFeb 22, 2010 10:00 pm - A recent outcry from educators has made "mandates" almost a dirty word. The truth is, some of the state and federal school requirements are worthwhile, and some are obtu...
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Saturday SoapboxFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - He's golden: Less-than-gracious Evgeni Plushenko dissed Evan Lysacek's gold-medal performance when he said, "Now it's not men's figure skating, now it's dancing."...
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We shouldn't have to declare party to voteFeb 14, 2010 10:00 pm - In the Feb. 5 Neighbor Fencepost was a letter from Mike Brown of Mount Prospect, about open primaries. Mike, you took the words right out of my mouth. Why do we have to ...
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Dist. 211 fails to deliver on 2005 promisesFeb 14, 2010 10:00 pm - Promises made to the citizens of D211 regarding the 2005 tax levy and what was actually delivered: The Superintendent's contract goals were directed at two school board ...
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Madigan's power must be stoppedFeb 11, 2010 10:00 pm - When did the people of Illinois subjugate their authority in elections to Mike Madigan? When did we make you "King of Illinois"? The electorate of Illinois duly elected ...
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Scouting's benefit to our youth is timelessFeb 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Pathfinder District of Northwest Suburban Council is the Boy Scout district that includes all or part of Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park and...
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Privacy is a nonissue on undervote lawFeb 06, 2010 10:00 pm - In Feb 2 Daily Herald is an article about the undervoting law and does it mean your ballot isn't private. Having been an election judge for several years, I wanted to wr...
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Death penalty an effective deterrentFeb 05, 2010 10:00 pm - The Hammurabi Code of ancient Mesopotamia called for a death sentence for all manner of crimes. Why shouldn't it be effective today? The death penalty could be the only ...
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Take pledge to keep people workingFeb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Pledge this. Many candidates in Illinois who are vying for office make a big deal out of their willingness to sign a pledge not to raise taxes. They argue that they can ...
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Walsh would be best voice for 8th DistrictJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - I am a lifelong resident of the 8th District, taxpayer and graduate student at Northern Illinois University (NIU). There is a real possibility that NIU may shut down and...