Deer Park Opinion
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A creative solution in troubled timesJun 28, 2011 9:00 pm - Layoffs, cutbacks, reductions, consolidation — it’s the language of government today. The state’s financial problems have all but eliminated funding to municipalities, s...
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Has more questions on Harper financesJun 26, 2011 9:00 pm - The front page story. “Harper’s frugal, but is Ender? (May 22)” was revealing, but does not tell the full story. Harper had about $72.3 million of unrestricted cash and ...
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He’s ready to take on task of leadershipJun 26, 2011 9:00 pm - As I sat in attendance at Barrington High School’s graduation to support my friends and teachers, a classic feeling of sadness lingered over my head as I began to realiz...
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Story a good lesson about humanityJun 26, 2011 9:00 pm - Thank you so much for Eric Peterson’s story, “Left without a home.” The story broke my heart and gave me continued empathy for those who just need a little extra “hand u...
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Harper College odd silence on Ender’s expensesMay 22, 2011 12:00 am - Anyone who follows this space regularly knows we are big supporters of Harper College in Palatine in general and its current president, Kenneth Ender, in particular. The...
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Haley a true suburban ‘Idol’May 15, 2011 12:00 am - Last year, we had Lee DeWyze and the Blackhawks. This year, Haley Reinhart and the Bulls. Let’s hope for a repeat double championship. But even if that doesn’t happen, ...
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The SoapboxMay 13, 2011 12:00 am - Welcome home, Haley: Haley Reinhart, the second District 214 alumnus to make the “American Idol” Top 3 in two years, comes home to Wheeling today. She’ll get a rousing w...
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The SoapboxMay 07, 2011 12:00 am - We can see clearly now: We've applauded DuPage County in the past for the broad access to information its website affords visitors. It's time to do the same for Kan...
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The SoapboxApr 29, 2011 12:00 am - Altruism is alive and well: It’s one thing to offer help to someone you know and love, but there’s something even more virtuous about sacrificing for the benefit of a co...
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The Soapbox: Thanks, mayorsApr 23, 2011 7:00 am - In the wake of this month’s elections, the names on the desks of mayors and village presidents in several suburbs are changing. Today we recognize the efforts of those l...