Wheeling Opinion
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New leadership for a new yearJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - New Years is a time when we try to cast off our old destructive habits, and adopt new, healthy ones. In 2010, I would encourage Illinois voters to resolve to stop electi...
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Innumeracy abounds in TV, newspapersJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - It began with the broadcast media. Then it hit the front page, as well as other pages. An industry that would not tolerate staff illiteracy, and supposedly triple-checks...
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Police, firefighters don't deserve blameJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Every week the Daily Herald has at least one article or letter criticizing the cost of police and fire pensions on municipalities. A reader could get the impression that...
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Look at real cost of illegal immigrationJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - This is in response to Philip from Hoffman Estates, he suggests illegal immigration is good for America. Most of his arguments stated how their cheap labor keeps costs d...
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Get out and shovel to encourage walkingJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Recently I was in Arlington Heights visiting family, and took a short walk along Arlington Heights Road. I must say that it was an unhappy experience. Many of the major ...
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In support of Judge JorgensenJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - I am proud to announce support for Ann Jorgensen for 2nd District Appellate Court. The 2nd District is based in Elgin and hears cases arising in 13 counties in northern ...
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Fix money problems by writing ticketsJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - I want to thank the Daily Herald for running my "Letter To The Editor", on Dec. 20 concerning the speeding U-46 buses and all the other speeders on Middle Street in Sout...
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Concessions amount to crimes against U.S.Jan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - As a sitting U.S. senator, Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada is probably immune from federal prosecution. However, current polling indicates that Nevada citizens may ...
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Now is the time to seek financial aidJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - If college is in your plans for 2010, it's important to begin applying for financial aid as early as possible. Beginning this month, families and students can complete t...
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Robocalls aren't winning any votesJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Here's a clue for political candidates: Stop the annoying robocalls. They reflect poorly on you, and we're not answering or listening. You are wasting your campaign fun...