Arlington Heights Opinion
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The SoapboxNov 09, 2013 4:00 am - A reminder to double-check: Wednesday’s tragic fire in Arlington Heights that killed three women is a reminder to us all to test our smoke detectors. Theirs was missing ...
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A proposal for sleep lovers everywhereNov 09, 2013 4:00 am - I thoroughly enjoyed the extra hour of sleep last Sunday. I propose we move our clocks back an hour every week. Bill Dearhammer Arlington Heights ...
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Give vets a real break on Veterans DayNov 09, 2013 4:00 am - Let me start by saying that I am a veteran. Every year Veterans Day comes, and I see so many people are off work and school. I and most of my veteran friends work on thi...
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Be like California? Not a good goal.Nov 08, 2013 4:00 am - Froma Harrop’s laugh out loud column on Nov. 3 suggests that the country would be better off if we were more like California where they have Democratic supermajorities i...
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Plaque of honor for Metra board member?Nov 08, 2013 4:00 am - Arlene Mulder is still on the Metra board despite the severance scandal surrounding CEO Alex Clifford. The suburban commissioners of Cook County, that appointed her to t...
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Health care law was destined to cost us moreNov 07, 2013 4:00 am - In 2009, I wrote a letter that appeared on this page regarding the problems the Affordable Care Act would bring to the middle class. When those of us who cared to really...
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Clinton would win solely on ‘rock star status’Nov 07, 2013 4:00 am - Jim Peterson, in his Oct. 17 letter, states that he supports Hillary Clinton for president for the following reasons: 타 “Our country needs a woman president.” Gender is...
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Shutdown didn’t affect Motorola earningsNov 06, 2013 4:00 am - I have to admit that the very large and bold headline in The Oct. 24 Business section certainly grabbed my attention. However, after reading the article, I believe the h...
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Pension changes must not hurt school employeesNov 06, 2013 4:00 am - To the General Assembly: As a resident of Illinois, I urge you to vote no on the conference committee’s draft plan on pensions. I urge you to vote no on any plan that il...
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Halloween fun fair another big successNov 04, 2013 5:00 am - Wheeling Township’s annual Halloween Fun Fair Make A Difference Day held on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Riley School was a fun-filled day for over 150 children with special nee...