Des Plaines Opinion
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Some other things to wonder aboutMay 16, 2017 1:00 am - I am wondering, too, Mr. Riebock: • After eight years, how any millions of our tax dollars paid for the Obamas' vacations? (Currently the IBD and Judicial Watch say it w...
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If Des Plaines wants control over unincorporated land, annex itMay 15, 2017 5:00 am - As you are aware, there has been lots of controversy concerning the proposed compost facility along Central Road in Des Plaines. What is disturbingly not mentioned is ho...
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Health care bill will give government to DemsMay 08, 2017 1:00 am - The Republican House of Representatives' health care bill, if approved by the Senate, will insure that the Democrats win in 2020. The Affordable (Unaffordable) Care Act ...
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We're on thoughtless path to destructionMay 08, 2017 1:00 am - It seems my fellow Americans have elected a president who, with staff and advisers, doesn't have a clue about our world, nor do they care. Ignorance that has now taken u...
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Columnist perpetuated mistakes about historyMay 08, 2017 1:00 am - I was happy to see Georgie Anne Geyer's effort to bring a little historical sense to the White House's recent comparison of the Spanish Armada of 1588 to the USS Carl Vi...
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We're on thoughtless path to destructionMay 08, 2017 1:00 am - It seems my fellow Americans have elected a president who, with staff and advisers, doesn't have a clue about our world, nor do they care. Ignorance that has now taken u...
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Overhead walkway still the best solution for Central RoadMay 01, 2017 5:00 am - Over a year has passed since the tragic bicycle accident on Central. I'm sure every type of solution has been gone over again and again. Why the need to pay $38,000 to a...
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Thanks for being nice to my dog!May 01, 2017 5:00 am - I want to thank one of the Mount Prospect police officers who stopped and gave my dog a treat while we were on our morning walk. Also, my mailman, Larry, always has a do...
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Suburbs: Don't 'opt out' of minimum-wage hikeMay 01, 2017 5:00 am - Arlington Heights and Des Plaines are considering taking away the rights granted by Cook County to minimum wage increases and paid sick days. Mount Prospect already did....
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An alternative for high court judgesApr 29, 2017 1:00 am - The recent rules change by the U.S. Congress was made for one reason, to proceed with the appointment of Judge Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. He is well qualified, as was...