Des Plaines Opinion
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A different kind of chair to vote forJul 14, 2011 3:00 am - In the June 29, edition of the Daily Herald, front section, the headline of a story read, “Kane chair to run for Senate.” At first glance, my immediate thought was, “A c...
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Mentally ill have important roleJul 14, 2011 3:00 am - Our country needs us, we who are afflicted in some way with mental illness. We have a lot to contribute. Each one of us is a uniquely designed work of art, a gift to the...
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Tough enforcement needed for teensJul 13, 2011 12:00 am - Early Saturday morning on June 18, three local teenagers were killed in a horrific car crash. One teen survived. Alcohol and drugs were involved. There are lessons in t...
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Electricity choice good for residentsJul 13, 2011 12:00 am - Northeastern Illinois residents have a new choice. ComEd customers can decide which company provides their electricity service. Just like consumers choose other househol...
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ESO board to blame for Hanson’s departureJul 13, 2011 12:00 am - It is with shock, sadness and a heavy heart that I write this letter. I ask all of the Fox Valley area Elgin Symphony supporters to remember the names of the current boa...
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GOP not about personal freedomJul 12, 2011 3:00 am - In response to Mr. Hanley’s letter from June 28, titled “Republicans are all about freedom,” I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of freedom he’s talking about. He cites...
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Hultgren’s party line support bad for 14thJul 12, 2011 3:00 am - Rep. Randy Hultgren has gone too far in his support of the Republican leadership’s agenda. He is now a champion in an effort to role back protection of America’s water s...
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Proposed merger makes sense for IllinoisJul 12, 2011 3:00 am - No one knows more than the Communications Workers of America (CWA) how communications have changed. Whereas a century ago we spent our time climbing telephone poles and ...
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Arlington Hts. parade filled with good cheerJul 10, 2011 12:00 am - Thank you to all the participants and volunteers who made the Arlington Heights Fourth of July Parade such a success. As a marcher with the Wheeling Township Democratic ...
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End to tax incentive will hurt IllinoisJul 10, 2011 12:00 am - We’re all feeling the pain at the gas pump this summer, even with prices easing a bit since Memorial Day highs. But we have to watch closely what’s happening in Washingt...