Kane County Opinion
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What about the middle class?Mar 04, 2009 10:00 pm - What happened to the tax relief promise for everyone making under $250,000 of $500? Now the incentive package is released with the relief once again applying to those ea...
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How not to handle a student sex caseMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The victim. That's where everyone's concern must be focused when there are allegations of sexual assault against a child. Those accused, especially if they also are chil...
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Oscars are not a political platformMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - I never requested nor do I desire for Sean Penn to be my moral compass. I respect his work as an actor, and I'm sure he is deserving for his award for best actor. Howeve...
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Carpentersville lights need synchronizingMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - I am an early morning commuter driving from Carpentersville to Itasca daily. There have been times that my husband and I have sat in the eastbound turn lane from Route 2...
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Vote to keep Geneva Library downtownMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - In the midst of the more visible elections for Geneva alderman and Geneva school board, there is another important position in the upcoming April 7 elections. In a few w...
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U.S. Grant should be memorializedMar 01, 2009 10:00 pm - In honor of Ulysses S. Grant, I would like to propose that the Highland Avenue bridge over the Fox River in Elgin be named Grant Bridge and a plaque posted memorializing...
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Competition turns to compassionMar 01, 2009 10:00 pm - A few weeks ago, I stood close to the end of the long visitation line for Jonathon McNeil at the United Methodist Church of Geneva. In line in front of me stood four you...
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Where are pay cuts for politicians?Mar 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Our elected officials in Washington are a pretty amazing bunch. It is not surprising that last summer's stimulus package easily passed given it was just before an electi...
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Now, let's find way to keep guardsMar 01, 2009 10:00 pm - So Rolling Meadows "came up" with $25,000 to pay seven crossing guards for the rest of the school year. Congratulations! Now they need to "come up" with $56,000 to keep ...
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Did anyone read stimulus bill?Mar 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Teachers have students read to learn information so they can comprehend and arrive at a conclusion. The average book, whether text, technical or causal reading is over 2...