Des Plaines Opinion
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Can U.S. afford to forgive debts?May 31, 2011 4:00 am - In Barack Obama’s speech, he said the United States would forgive the $1 billion loan Egypt owes the United States. Was this his decision, or was it voted on in the Sena...
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If track closes, will area suffer? NoMay 31, 2011 4:00 am - Regarding the issue of slots for Arlington Park, there have been claims of dire consequences to befall Illinois and the surrounding area should the racetrack close. Oh, ...
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Unions fail to put kids’ interests firstMay 31, 2011 4:00 am - We all love teachers, but teachers unions? Not so much. We’ve all heard how when an election comes up, some teachers unions will call all the teachers and tell them how ...
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Mt. Prospect leaders to blame, not stateMay 31, 2011 4:00 am - Mount Prospect Mayor Irvana Wilks’ comments in response to cuts in state funding of local communities are simply laughable! After allowing the village to spend like drun...
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Mt. Prospect has better uses for its moneyMay 31, 2011 4:00 am - After reading the letter from Harry Semon in the May 20th Fencepost I couldn’t help but ponder this question. Instead of using Mount Prospect tax dollars to harass an an...
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Supports sprinklers in Arlignton Hts.May 31, 2011 4:00 am - I applaud the Arlington Heights Building Code Review Board for their due diligence in researching and recommending that all new homes be protected by automatic fire spri...
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NCH chapel an awe-inspiring placeMay 31, 2011 4:00 am - The chapel at Northwest Community Hospital is a sacred place for prayer. I experienced this personally this week. All faiths are welcome but last Thursday it was filled ...
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Mt. Prospect/Prospect Hts. Relay nets $100,000May 31, 2011 4:00 am - Thanks to everyone who help make the recent 2011 Relay For Life of Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights a smashing success, as the event raised over $100,000 for the American...
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Americans made a mistake in ’08May 31, 2011 4:00 am - For two and a half years, we have watched the “Mistake of ’08” wreak havoc on every major issue to cross his path. He has shown that his skill as community organizer (pa...
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Union leaders get generous pensionsMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - Union leaders get generous pensions Mr. Montgomery’s Fence Post letter of May 9 (“Cutting pensions only delays solution”) once again demonstrates the selfishness of...