Des Plaines Opinion
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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...
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Obama talks the talk but doesn’t deliverMar 13, 2013 4:00 am - This in response to Phil Graf’s letter on Feb. 17 concerning the president’s State of the Union speech and Sen. Marco Rubio’s response. Please pass the Kool-Aid. The opp...
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Endorsements: Haugeberg, Rodd, Sojka for Des Plaines City CouncilMar 12, 2013 5:00 am - This is a pivotal and very interesting time for the city of Des Plaines. Rivers Casino has rapidly become the most successful casino in the state — but the potential for...
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D214 should insure student athletesMar 12, 2013 5:00 am - I am mad as a hornet! I just received an email from the District 214 Board of Education informing the Gridiron Alliance that they refuse to provide insurance for student...
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Why not use the gyms already here?Mar 12, 2013 5:00 am - I am all for wonderful parks and nice recreational facilities in our town. However, I question the need for every park to have a gym. We have grade schools, middle schoo...