Letters to the Editor
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Working moms need child-care assistanceDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Employers need to offer assistance for child care to full-time working mothers. As a single mother myself, I understand the frustration of not having decent, affordable...
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All schools should combat smokingDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - I am writing in response to your article on Nov. 19 called, "Teens encourage classmates not to smoke." I agree with the writer on how Elk Grove High School seniors were...
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We must defeat the enemy of apathyDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Apathy is the enemy. Our country will only succeed if we pay attention to what our leaders are doing. Our state and local governments will only succeed if we pay attenti...
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Please, no whining about the IHSADec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Shame on you Daily Herald. How disappointing that you would stoop to using your editorial page to whine about the IHSA finally stopping you from stealing their property....
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Peraica counters Stroger budgetDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - The vitriol and personal attacks that have surrounded the Cook County budget discussions are unfortunate and accomplish little but damage the faith of the taxpayers in o...
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Watch your taxes go up, and upDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - When the Batavia Township equalized assessed values were published, I saw an increase of $3,000 or more in the equalized assessed property values in my neighborhood. Thi...
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Women need truth on breast canceDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - In her Dec. 4 column, Susan Estrich ponders the effects of the environment on the rise of certain diseases. Near the end of the column she mentions a discussion with he...
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Kids need to be motivated to learnDec 09, 2007 10:00 pm - The juxtaposition of Sunday's headline "LZ's No. 1" and the sidebar "Time to measure success" struck me as ironic, but perhaps insightful. The headline - state football ...
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Is teaching really such a breeze?Dec 09, 2007 10:00 pm - In reply to Rosemary Colbert of Schaumburg. Yes, it sure seems that teachers have it good. Full retirement at 55, handsome retirement benefits, only 9 months of work but...
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Watch your taxes go up, and upDec 09, 2007 10:00 pm - When the Batavia Township Equalized Assessed Values were published, I saw an increase of $3,000 or more in the equalized assessed property values in my neighborhood. Thi...