Vernon Hills Opinion
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Yes, ask the voters about Route 53Jan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Amid the embarrassment of the Blagojevich fiasco in Springfield, one bit of abiding politics has been almost amusing. In opposing calls for a special election to fill B...
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These Democrats in for right reasonsDec 26, 2008 10:00 pm - With all eyes focused on recent revelations of Gov. Blagojevich's appalling actions, it is tempting to paint all Illinois Democrats with the same brush. Corrupt behavior...
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Too little, too late to demand resignationDec 19, 2008 10:00 pm - It is indeed refreshing seeing politicians looking to do the right thing by demanding our tainted governor resign. Just two questions. Where were all these apostles of r...
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Obama should focus on small businessesDec 19, 2008 10:00 pm - President-elect Obama and others have correctly talked about creating jobs by rebuilding our country from road and bridge building and repair to water systems and other ...
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Pols had chance voters should decideDec 18, 2008 10:00 pm - The result of last week's arrest of our Democrat governor has made Illinois a national embarrassment. To add to the situation, Democrat leaders initially supported a spe...
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Fees for rescue services wrongDec 07, 2008 10:00 pm - There's something troubling about the Wheaton City Council's decision to allow the local fire department to bill for special rescue services. Fire officials in that city...
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Race not issue in not backing ObamaDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - It is indeed astonishing that the election is over and your newspaper is still printing and distributing the voice of division. I did not vote for Mr. Obama for presiden...
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More transparency in school fundingDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Your editorial of Nov. 23, "Accountability will improve schools" highlighted needed reforms that must be considered before additional taxpayer dollars are poured into Il...
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New safety rule must be phased inDec 02, 2008 10:00 pm - I am writing regarding the consideration of revoking/rewriting the Sept. 12, 2008 "Falvey Opinion" which is written too broadly and will cause undue financial distress o...
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Seals is best pick for Senate seatNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - I believe it is important that Gov. Rod Blagojevich appoint Dan Seals to the vacant Senate seat of president-elect Barack Obama. It is important for Illinois and the cou...