Kane County Opinion
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Appalled by Ellis' disrespect of flagOct 15, 2017 12:01 am - As a citizen of this country and an Elgin resident, I am appalled and saddened that a U-46 board member would disrespect the flag of this great country. Traci O'Neil Ell...
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2nd Amendment needs this adjustmentOct 14, 2017 12:01 am - The Second Amendment to our Constitution is over 200 years old and, in my humble opinion, is long overdue for some badly needed changes. If the stouthearted authors of t...
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Trustee sets tone of divisivenessOct 13, 2017 1:00 am - Thank you for featuring the story on Tracy Ellis in the Herald Oct. 4. Had this been the first time Ms. Ellis had said or published something controversial I, and many, ...
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Editorial: Fighting opioid epidemic on many frontsOct 12, 2017 5:00 am - If anyone doubts the extent of the opioid epidemic, pay attention to these stories on the federal, state and local level just in the last couple days. On Tuesday, first ...
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He won't parrot Trump's wishesOct 12, 2017 12:01 am - I endorse Matt Brolley for Illinois's 14th Congressional District. Matt is the Montgomery village president. I know Montgomery to be a well run municipality and I know M...
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Take action, don't deny reality of climate changeOct 10, 2017 12:01 am - No, EPA chief Tom Pruitt, this is not insensitive. Insensitive is ignoring the way forward. Hurricane Harvey floods Houston. Typhoons kill thousands and leave millions h...
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Support staff in Palatine District 15 deserve decent contractOct 09, 2017 5:00 am - The Support Staff personnel of Palatine Township Elementary District 15 are dedicated professionals who put in a hard day's work to ensure the best education for all chi...
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Recreational marijuana a bad ideaOct 09, 2017 12:01 am - I am writing to encourage fellow citizens to contact legislators regarding the bill sponsored by State Senator Steans and State Representative Cassidy advocating the leg...
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Pondering violenceOct 07, 2017 1:00 am - We are all saddened by the horrific murder of scores of music fans in Las Vegas by a 64-year-old white man with no history of violence. He managed to convert a dozen or ...
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Don't accept apocalyptic mentalityOct 07, 2017 12:01 am - I have a relative and know of others who have an arsenal at their finger tips and have stockpiled ammunition. They are preparing for the Apocalypse. They are just protec...