Des Plaines Opinion
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Endorsements: Beck, Koka, Miller, Nemcek for River Trails Dist. 26 schoolsMar 21, 2013 5:00 am - River Trails Elementary District 26 is not alone in facing the challenges of the new Common Core curriculum and standards, teacher contract talks and pension reform. For...
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The Missing Asian VoiceMar 20, 2013 11:00 pm - With the Senate in the midst of proposing its own comprehensive immigration reform legislation, many immigrant communities nationwide, especially in the Latino communiti...
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Let states set school policyMar 16, 2013 5:00 am - I usually support the efforts Sen. Mark Kirk makes on behalf of all us, but not this time. His joint sponsorship of the “Safe Schools Improvement Act” would bring the fe...
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No one should ‘buy’ way through TSAMar 16, 2013 5:00 am - United Airlines is offering quicker access to Transportation Security Agency security processing to their “premier” customers. Now United is expanding this service by of...
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The SoapboxMar 16, 2013 5:00 am - Park edges closer: Forgive the blatant boosterism, but we’re excited about the opening of RiverEdge Park in Aurora. With a gorgeous spot on the Fox River, its pavilion a...
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Endorsements: Ollayos, Jones, Causey, Daley for ECC boardMar 15, 2013 5:00 am - Elgin Community College enjoys a strong reputation and has won accolades for its efforts to work with both its feeder districts to ensure students are college ready when...
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Constitutional principles ignoredMar 15, 2013 5:00 am - So President Obama wants to use drones to kill U.S. citizens in this country who are on his “hit list.” I guess due process and all other Constitutional protections are ...
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Endorsements: Carlin, Hamilton for College of DuPage boardMar 15, 2013 5:00 am - Six candidates seek two 6-year terms on the College of DuPage board. They are incumbents Dave Carlin and Joseph Wozniak and challengers Katharine Hamilton, a CPA; Edward...
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Endorsements: DiLeonardi, Tennes, Meccia for OCC boardMar 13, 2013 5:00 am - Oakton Community College finds itself on the cutting edge of the health care debate. Hours that adjunct professors now work may need to be cut to preserve their part-tim...
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Endorsements: Polit, Matuszak, Zadel for Mount Prospect boardMar 13, 2013 5:00 am - Mount Prospect is about to undergo a seamless transition of power in the mayor’s office — Irvana Wilks will step down after April 9, and current trustee Arlene Juracek w...