Des Plaines Opinion
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Put people to work cleaning public areasSep 01, 2012 5:00 am - I was a standby juror at the Cook County circuit court in Rolling Meadows on Aug. 13. The experience gave me a good feeling. Everyone connected with the Jury Assembly Ar...
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Editorial: The GOP, the Tea Party and value of party unityAug 29, 2012 9:08 am - There will be lots of talk about unity at the Republican National Convention this week, but one wonders to what degree the concept will define the goals of the Republica...
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Tax rollback will benefit businessesAug 27, 2012 5:00 am - Government at every level is facing some of the most challenging times in recent memory. Retailers, consumers and taxpayer are feeling the pinch as well, but there remai...
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The SoapboxAug 25, 2012 5:00 am - Don’t sign that bill: Gov. Pat Quinn has one week to decide whether to expand gambling by adding five new casinos and slots at racetracks, including Arlington Park. Whil...
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Environmental policies will doom usAug 24, 2012 5:00 am - Democracy is dead. Regardless of who wins November’s elections the super rich and the largest corporations will continue to determine all major policies. They have bough...
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Day as a Knight a great time for kidsAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - As a parent and grandparent, I am disappointed in your paper for not putting an ad or an article for the Day as a Knight, the Prospect High School Marching Knights’ fun ...
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Mussman is in this for us, not herselfAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - I have lived in my neighborhood association as an original owner for 35 years. I am realistic about the complicated issues we face as a nation and a community. I met Mi...
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Job ‘boot camp’ gave him info he neededAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - I am writing to express my appreciation to state Rep. Michelle Mussman for hosting the recent “Job Boot Camp” at the Schaumburg Township District Library. As a recent g...
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Special needs classes at Harper start soonAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - To all parents with special needs young adults, and especially adults with autism, Harper College in Palatine, through their Continuing Education Department, will be off...
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It’s time for GOP to lead state legislatureAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - Voters have many reasons to be angry about what is going on — and what is not being done — in Springfield under the leadership of House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senat...