Opinion Stories from May 31, 2011 (Change date)
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Supports sprinklers in Arlignton Hts.May 30, 2011 1:44 pm - I applaud the Arlington Heights Building Code Review Board for their due diligence in researching and recommending that all new homes be protected by automatic fire spri...
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Townships are just doing their jobsMay 30, 2011 1:44 pm - The state of Illinois is in financial crisis with a deficit of $8.95 billion and lawmakers recently raised the state income tax from 3 percent to 5 percent. Cook County’...
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Mt. Prospect leaders to blame, not stateMay 30, 2011 1:44 pm - Mount Prospect Mayor Irvana Wilks’ comments in response to cuts in state funding of local communities are simply laughable! After allowing the village to spend like drun...
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Americans made a mistake in ’08May 30, 2011 1:44 pm - For two and a half years, we have watched the “Mistake of ’08” wreak havoc on every major issue to cross his path. He has shown that his skill as community organizer (pa...
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If track closes, will area suffer? NoMay 30, 2011 1:44 pm - Regarding the issue of slots for Arlington Park, there have been claims of dire consequences to befall Illinois and the surrounding area should the racetrack close. Oh, ...
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Can U.S. afford to forgive debts?May 30, 2011 1:44 pm - In Barack Obama’s speech, he said the United States would forgive the $1 billion loan Egypt owes the United States. Was this his decision, or was it voted on in the Sena...
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FOI Act not meant to expose citizens to riskMay 30, 2011 1:44 pm - The Daily Herald editorial “Stop dimming transparency efforts,” failed to understand the crux of the Freedom of Information Act argument. The Herald correctly stated tha...
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Unions fail to put kids’ interests firstMay 30, 2011 1:44 pm - We all love teachers, but teachers unions? Not so much. We’ve all heard how when an election comes up, some teachers unions will call all the teachers and tell them how ...
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Inching toward budget sanityMay 31, 2011 6:59 pm - With the Illinois Senate’s Memorial Day vote to approve a budget, Springfield is finally inching its way toward a responsible approach to state finances. But there are s...
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Union leaders get generous pensionsMay 31, 2011 5:18 pm - Union leaders get generous pensions Mr. Montgomery’s Fence Post letter of May 9 (“Cutting pensions only delays solution”) once again demonstrates the selfishness of...
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