Des Plaines Opinion
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The more things change . . .May 15, 2012 11:36 am - Indianapolis had the Super Bowl, where everyone had a great time and the city made $155 million. Chicago will have the NATO summit, where we get to watch riots, deal wit...
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Just how did this pension mess happen?May 15, 2012 11:36 am - We’ve been reading in all the newspapers about the pension mess in Springfield, the exorbitant penalties being absorbed by the suburban taxpayers because of padding admi...
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Past three years too harsh on businessMay 15, 2012 11:36 am - What’s to like? Everyone seems to call this president likable, the guy with the big smile. Let’s see, what’s to smile about? Our great country has gone through the most ...
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GOP using national debt to its advantageMay 15, 2012 11:36 am - There was an event in Washington recently that spoke volumes about the political climate in this country. Student loan interest rates are scheduled to go up this summer....
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Find better role models than KardashiansMay 15, 2012 5:00 am - I am truly dumbfounded after reading the article “Kardashian visit brings huge crowds at Woodfield” (April 21). It is very concerning to me that these women are consider...
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Capitalism is what made America greatMay 15, 2012 5:00 am - So much for Mr. Jim Slusher’s vaunted unbiased Daily Herald! Dann Gire inserted an attempted “zinger” of the Tea Party into his “GI Joe: Retaliation” review on May 11. ...
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Wisconsin governor has it rightMay 15, 2012 5:00 am - After reading Mr. McGrath’s comments of May 6 about the failed leadership of the current Wisconsin governor, I researched how the Democratic governor in Illinois compare...
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Editorial: Review, choose conference costs wiselyMay 15, 2012 5:00 am - In March, Arlington Heights voters rejected a plan from the Arlington Heights Park District to borrow $48 million to renovate four of its main parks. In our endorsement ...
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Where is the casino money? Not hereMay 14, 2012 11:27 am - As president of the Longford Glen Homeowners Association I find it amusing that Mayor Marty Moylan is concerned about losing the benefit of revenues from the Rivers Casi...
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Learn what to do if you become disabledMay 14, 2012 11:26 am - Thank you for sharing the story by Burt Constable about the amazing recovery of Chris Hradisky, who overcame a series of life-threatening challenges. (“Once homeless and...