Opinion Stories from December 7, 2012 (Change date)
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Gratitude for a small gesture of kindnessDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - In November I was in the Wheeling Walmart purchasing a skein of yarn. I went to the checkout and a couple with a basketful of items was in front of me. They mentioned si...
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The initiation of Susan RiceDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - A variety of insults have been deployed in opposition to Susan Rice’s likely nomination for secretary of state: She is not qualified; she’s too aggressive; she “misled” ...
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Architect says TIF project totally wrongDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - I’ve practiced architecture in Barrington for 34 years now, and have done hundreds of projects in the immediate area. I have lived in the Barrington area since 1953, and...
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Editorial: Inspiring anonymity and year-round needDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - Just as surely as Burl Ives sings “Silver and Gold” on “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” every Christmastime, good-hearted souls surreptitiously plunk the precious metals...
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Couple grateful to Rupley SchoolDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - A note of thanks to Rupley School of Elk Grove Village and especially to Principal Matt Boherer, custodian Toni Andeuch and teachers Nicola Avena and Chris Baldini. On E...
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Meet the undressed: Newswomen on TVDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - On a recent “Meet the Press,” host David Gregory presided in a tailored jacket and tie. Panelists Al Sharpton, David Brooks and Ken Burns appeared similarly professional...
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Mayor misses the point behind displayDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - I read in the Nov. 27 Daily Herald that Arlington Heights Village President Arlene Mulder said, “The intent has always been to be inclusive. The display (at North School...
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Benghazi questions deserve commentDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - In response to the letter on Nov. 17, in which the writer criticizes the Daily Herald for printing another Fence Post letter that was, as he states “ ... another letter ...
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Who to blame at bottom of cliff?Dec 07, 2012 3:40 am - Where we are now at the beginning of December, 2012, is: President Obama ran primarily on his contention that we need more revenue. The Republicans ran primarily on the...
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County board has held line on taxesDec 07, 2012 3:07 am - County board has held line on taxes Every year, I hear from taxpayers the question, “Why do my property taxes continue to increase when my property value has decrea...