Arlington Heights Opinion
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Facts show deficit decreasingFeb 04, 2015 12:00 am - The Congressional Budget Office projected recently that the federal deficit will shrink to its lowest level since President Barack Obama took office. The CBO says that t...
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Georgia's mysterious dining-driving lawFeb 03, 2015 12:00 am - I wonder how the lobbyists for the National Restaurant Association let Georgia's no- dining-while-driving law get served up. The suggestion that a sandwich holder be add...
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Why all of these parking restrictions?Jan 26, 2015 4:01 am - My wife and I our of an age when we have a little disposable income and last Saturday we decided on lunch in downtown Arlington Heights at Circa 57. We parked in the dow...
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She's having trouble with the curb cutsJan 26, 2015 4:01 am - When curb cuts were added to many sidewalks back in the 60s we were told they were to assist disabled persons. Recently someone got the bright idea to add "cobblestones"...
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Consider facts on Cuba relationsJan 26, 2015 12:01 am - My wife and I visited Cuba during the 2012-2013 holiday season. It was an eye-opening and heart-opening trip. And consequently, it is frustrating to me that few, if any,...
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Something seems wrong about prayerJan 26, 2015 12:01 am - On the front page of the Daily Herald on Jan. 2, there was an article stating that "U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, a Plano Republican, will help lead a prayer service Wednesd...
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Spellman's heart, humor will be rememberedJan 25, 2015 12:01 am - I have had the pleasure of working with Neal Spellman, Mike's brother, for the past 10 years or so. Every time I see Neal in the hallway, he asks me when I am going to w...
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A solution for driving hazard?Jan 24, 2015 12:00 am - Attention auto designers and after-market inventors. Cast an eye to Georgia's ticket policy regarding eating while driving. Is it time for a hands-free sandwich holder? ...
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Ideas about gays ignore legal realityJan 24, 2015 12:00 am - Regarding letter of Jan. 4, by Le Anne Seaver of Hoffman Estates: Ms. Seaver, your views on gay marriage have nothing to do with gay Americans or those who do not associ...
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Editorial: Facts don't support gambling expansionJan 22, 2015 4:01 am - While Pat Quinn was governor, he twice vetoed plans to license more casinos and add slot machines at horse-racing tracks. Now, with Gov. Bruce Rauner installed in Spring...