Des Plaines Opinion
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HOLD: HEHS athleticsJun 09, 2013 11:00 pm - Another high school athletic season has come to a close. Now is the time to question the Hoffman Estates High School Athletic Department without fear of repercussions...
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One bright spot amid failuresJun 08, 2013 5:00 am - Illinois has the toughest gun laws in the country, but our legislators still manage to shoot themselves in the foot year after year. At least state Rep. Elaine Nekritz t...
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No problems for Obamas’ vacationsJun 08, 2013 5:00 am - I have a suggestion for the vacationing couple in the June 5 cartoon on the Opinion page. They are looking for a vacation spot not affected by the sequester. Perhaps the...
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Editorial: For Academic Team, it’s about more than gradesJun 07, 2013 5:00 am - Technically, Benjamin Brissette went to Maine West High School for six years before graduating last weekend. He first came to the Des Plaines school in seventh grade, ta...
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In praise of 'good guys' carrying gunsJun 07, 2013 5:00 am - I have never owned a firearm and have no desire or plans to own one. My only use of a gun was when I was trained to use the M1 rifle (I'm dating myself) as an infantryma...
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Editorial: Removing the stigma of mental illnessJun 06, 2013 5:00 am - It was one of those special days when the black clouds part for people suffering from mental illness. For people who care for and about people with mental illness. For a...
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Proud to have an electric ‘Obamamobile’Jun 05, 2013 5:00 am - I would like to respond to a letter stating that President Obama is forcing Americans to buy electric vehicles. His hypothesis is wrong on so many levels its humorous. I...
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Des Plaines drive breaks own recordJun 03, 2013 5:00 am - On behalf of our many neighbors in need who are served by the Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines, I would like to thank the Des Plaines community for your tremendo...
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Evaluation needed if speed bill OK’dJun 03, 2013 5:00 am - Senate Bill 2356 as amended essentially raises the speed limit of cars and trucks on the rural Illinois interstate highway system to 70 miles per hour and has been sent ...
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When Life Doesn't Work out the Way You Want: Create Plan BJun 02, 2013 11:00 pm - "Life is All About How you Handle Plan B Plan A is always my first choice. You know, the one where Everything works out to be Happily ever-after. But more often tha...