Des Plaines Opinion
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Zoning board ruling on COD was wiseJun 10, 2012 4:46 am - On May 10, 260 unhappy homeowners/taxpayers stated their opposition to College of DuPage’s expansion plans. Too many large (3 stories high) structures that are within 10...
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The SoapboxJun 09, 2012 5:00 am - Ray and the first morning of summer: Here's how Ray Bradbury wrote about growing up in Waukegan in the intro to “Dandelion Wine.” “It was a quiet morning, the town cover...
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Voting rights not encumbered by IDJun 09, 2012 5:00 am - Michael E. Fredian argues in the May 5 Fence Post against voter ID laws, stating that such laws are unnecessary because voter fraud is almost non-existant. He cites figu...
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Set airfare by passenger’s weightJun 07, 2012 5:00 am - I find it amazing that the airlines are trying to add all kind of charges to the airfares. The biggest problem the airlines have is the cost of fuel. One of the problems...
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Democracy is what makes U.S. greatJun 07, 2012 5:00 am - This is in response to the May 15 letter from Jim Thompson in which he asserts that “Capitalism is what made America great.” Sorry, Mr. Thompson, it is not capitalism th...
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Contraception law attack on freedomJun 06, 2012 5:00 am - Contraception law attack on freedom When the Obama administration’s health care financing plan was signed into law, President Obama and Congress promised that funds...
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Does market limit number of successes?Jun 04, 2012 10:06 am - Your cover page article on May 29, “Mount Prospect helps entrepreneurs,” raises an interesting point. As a 27-year resident, I have a long-standing observation of restau...
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Facts getting skewed on Philhaven projectJun 04, 2012 10:06 am - Let’s get the facts straight. Philhaven Apartments will be ideal homes for veterans, who have PTSD, and others with mental illnesses. Remembering veterans goes beyond Me...
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Hats off to all the donors & volunteersJun 04, 2012 10:06 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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Kudos, Mt. Prospect, for doing right thingJun 04, 2012 10:06 am - Thank you, Mt. Prospect, for voting unanimously to build an apartment complex for those living and recovering from mental illness. Thank you for seeing the big picture. ...