Big Ire may be on the way

By Bill Zettler

By Bill Zettler I make this statement after reading a Jan 25th Daily Herald article about McHenry School District 15’s proposed referendum headlined “Tax Increase Plan Draws Little Ire”. I’m thinking “Big Ire” will…

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The meaning of the word education

By Bill Zettler

Bill Clinton once told us it depended upon what the meaning of “is” is. For Illinois citizens it depends upon what the meaning of “education” is. Let us see if we know what the…

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It’s time for ‘Taxpayers Week’

By Bill Zettler

After reading various news reports recently promoting “Education Week” I decided it would only be fair that I represent the taxpayer for “Taxpayer Week” where we taxpayers would solicit praise from various public employee…

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Myth about teachers’ salaries continues

By Bill Zettler

  Tom Trousdale from Leyden High School District 212 recently wrote a letter lamenting, once again, the state of the poor, underpaid, underpensioned Illinois schoolteacher. This is another example of teacher union mythology that,…

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Introducing the Golden Handcuff Award

By Bill Zettler

By Bill Zettler Since teachers have the Golden Apple Award I thought it only appropriate to have a similar award for politicians called the “Golden Handcuff Award.”  Whereas the Golden Apple recognizes the highest…

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Yes, Illinois needs pension reform

By Bill Zettler

As printed in the Daily Herald: Give ’em a million, save a billion. That is my answer to Darwin Heide’s letter urging all of us to call Springfield and let them know how upset…

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