Des Plaines Opinion
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Durbin’s approach on fuel taxes faultyMay 16, 2011 12:00 am - Well, well, our esteemed senior senator, Dick Durbin (D-Labor Unions), has come up with another brilliant idea. He wants to eliminate “tax breaks” for big oil. Apparentl...
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Wants Mathias to back off H.B. 2009May 15, 2011 12:00 am - I hope other independent minded readers of the Herald will join me in contacting state Rep. Mathias to express your outrage at his sponsorship of this piece of legislati...
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Arlington Hts.: Dump sprinkler mandateMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - The Arlington Heights Building Code Review Board has approved a controversial plan to require fire sprinklers in all new AH homes. This is a mandate for waste. The BCRB...
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Free-trade pacts would create jobsMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - The U.S. is finally within sight of having free trade agreements (FTAs) passed with South Korea, Panama and Colombia, but it’s as if we’re in first place with 100 yards ...
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Arlington Hts. voter appalled by low turnoutMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - I am 28 years old and a disabled voter who has not missed an election since I was 18. I went to vote at this year’s election for Arlington Heights and found out that onl...
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A reminder that seat belts save livesMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - For anyone who complains about getting a ticket for not buckling up when driving or riding in a motor vehicle, here’s a crash course in reality from the National Highway...
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Haley a true suburban ‘Idol’May 15, 2011 12:00 am - Last year, we had Lee DeWyze and the Blackhawks. This year, Haley Reinhart and the Bulls. Let’s hope for a repeat double championship. But even if that doesn’t happen, ...
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Rolling Meadows sidewalks get blockedMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - Now that the weather is nice it makes it possible to take a walk around the neighborhood, but some people do not allow that because they break the law by parking across ...
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Streamwood trustee: Thank you for chance to serveMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - Last fall, I announced I would not be seeking re-election as Streamwood village trustee in 2011. It was not an easy decision as public service means a great deal to me. ...
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Obamacare weighs on middle classMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - I’m always amazed by people who are gullible enough to believe that Obamacare is going to give them something for nothing. I assume they also believe in Santa Claus and ...