Letters to the Editor
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An anniversary toast for smoke-free stateJan 01, 2009 10:00 pm - The American Cancer Society believes it's both appropriate and timely to pause at this time of the year and reflect on one of the best things to happen in Illinois in 20...
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It's hard to compete with Illinois' circusDec 31, 2008 10:00 pm - Barnum & Bailey and Ringling Brothers are minor league players. The circus in Illinois continues to excel! Unfortunately, the price of admission to the latter is conside...
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CEO pay is part of a bad systemDec 31, 2008 10:00 pm - This is a response to Jerry Donlon's "High CEO salaries are an easy target." Your argument neglects one reality. CEO benefits packages are absurd, unethical and sinful....
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U.S. should rethink support of IsraelDec 31, 2008 10:00 pm - Israel's use of U.S. made weapons in its attacks on the Palestinians is a clear violation of the U.S. Arms Export Control Act, which prohibits U.S. weapons from being us...
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When you know it, you realize you don'tDec 31, 2008 10:00 pm - In today's world, the only thing you can be sure of is ... you can't be sure of anything. Norma Lettecci Schaumburg ...
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It's time to turn over a new leafDec 31, 2008 10:00 pm - As a New Year's resolution in this time of change, I think it is time for all of us to turn over a new leaf. While we may not agree on everything, rather than concentrat...
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Nursing homes need volunteersDec 31, 2008 10:00 pm - During this season of New Year's resolutions, I would like to suggest an important one to your readers: volunteering at a local nursing home. Through volunteering, you c...
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Put rules on how bailout is spentDec 30, 2008 10:00 pm - Regarding the bailout "loan" for the automakers, I hope there will be some stipulations. The first would be that this money not go to China in the purchase of their raw ...
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Why do Dems gripe about Caroline?Dec 30, 2008 10:00 pm - Democratic critics of Caroline Kennedy complain that she is a "celebrity" without the qualifications necessary to be a senator. President-elect Barack Obama did not have...
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Schools should teach second languageDec 30, 2008 10:00 pm - In the past, learning a foreign language has never been correctly stressed in school. I believe it is time to change the current attitude, and make school districts impl...