Des Plaines Opinion
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Jaycees violated their own creedJul 18, 2011 3:00 am - My father was a part of this organization back in the 60s. He met his lifelong friend there, and I remember the great things they did for the community, the camaraderie ...
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Thank British system for Harry PotterJul 18, 2011 3:00 am - As millions of fans enjoy part two of the final Harry Potter film, parents and teachers all over the world owe a great deal of thanks not just to author, J.K Rowling, bu...
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No tax increase in sight for District 57Jul 18, 2011 3:00 am - Dist. 57 and Supt. Aumiller just don’t get it. Too many Mt. Prospect residents have lost their jobs during this horrible recession (Depression to many of us). Homeowners...
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Elk Grove doesn’t need fire consultantJul 18, 2011 3:00 am - I wanted to take a moment to say some very kind words regarding recently retired Elk Grove Village Fire Chief Dave Miller. The positive regard that I have for his leader...
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Palatine Jaycees took correct standJul 18, 2011 3:00 am - Thank you Jaycees! That kind of “in your face” religious sponsored “Right to Life” nonsense has no place in a holiday parade meant to be an upbeat, joyous occasion for f...
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Reduce the bloated federal governmentJul 17, 2011 3:00 am - In my opinion Barack Obama’s ability to be the president of this country is lower than any chief executive we have had in my 84 years of existence. Yes, even Jimmy Carte...
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DREAM Act would give teens hopeJul 17, 2011 3:00 am - As a Palatine junior high math teacher, I fight the issues in my classroom daily that accompany poverty (52 percent of my school) and English-speaking status (46 percent...
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Expanded state gaming may blunt joy over Rivers CasinoJul 17, 2011 12:00 am - This is a big week for the City of Des Plaines and the Northwest suburbs in general. Tonight, about 1,000 VIPs will attend an exclusive pre-opening party at the new Rive...
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Tax breaks have led to job outsourcingJul 16, 2011 3:00 am - Repeated tax breaks for the rich and large corporations over the past 12 years have resulted in outsourcing millions of new jobs in India and China. That’s a fact that t...
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Driving’s a right, not just a privilegeJul 16, 2011 3:00 am - I disagree with those who define driving an automobile as a privilege. Everyone living outside urban areas where public transportation is an option knows that driving a ...