West Chicago Opinion
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State needs to get drivers’ attentionApr 13, 2011 11:00 pm - In the April 10 issue, Marni Pyke wrote an article on speed limits in construction zones that I generally agree with. However, in this state, the speed limit applies 24/...
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Volunteers treasured every day of the yearApr 13, 2011 11:00 pm - National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, is a way for everyone in our country to encourage and acknowledge volunteer participation, inspiration and recognition. To that end...
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Congrats on well-earned victoryApr 13, 2011 11:00 pm - The April 5 election is now history. I want to thank my supporters for all of their encouragement to me. I also want to commend Jeff Schuert for forging a rigorous campa...
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For Schaumburg, only way up is downApr 13, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board There was a time, some of us remember, when if you had a big regional mall in your village, you paid little to no property tax to said villa...
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Why military should stay out of politicsApr 12, 2011 12:00 am - As an active duty combat soldier, Lt. Matt Spartz (Afghan Journal) is more than just a reporter for the Daily Herald. Lieutenant Spartz offers the credibility of a perso...
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A lazy, disengaged Naperville electorateApr 12, 2011 12:00 am - Sam Adams said, “Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual — or at least th...
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Finding trust in a time of troubleApr 11, 2011 12:00 am - At a time when their economic world is crashing around them, it may be that the most pressing need for a family facing foreclosure is trust. Yes, these families need inf...
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Don’t micromanage, new library boardApr 10, 2011 12:00 am - I’ve served on library boards and worked behind the desk at two public libraries. The board is there to give direction and structure to the library, not to micromanage. ...
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Is or isn’t safety a laughing matter?Apr 10, 2011 12:00 am - I am writing in response to Chuck Goudie’s column, “Southwest emergency shows safety is no laughing matter.” It piqued my curiosity as a regular Southwest customer, thou...
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Health-care perk proves townships need scrutinyApr 10, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Just last week we opined, in the wake of the low voter turnout for local elections, that Illinois just has too many units of government. Tha...