Des Plaines Opinion
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Support legislation for energy efficiencyApr 18, 2011 11:00 pm - If you had a leaky roof that let rainwater in, I’m sure you’d fix it. But here’s the surprise. Your home most likely is leaking — only it’s a leak that’s harder to detec...
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Put more emphasis on science, mathApr 18, 2011 11:00 pm - In a highly competitive global economy, we need to ensure that the next generation has the skills necessary to compete in this environment. Among the most import school ...
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What is Obama’s plan for Libya?Apr 18, 2011 11:00 pm - After waiting three weeks, President Obama finally addressed the Libya problem. He said, “Gadhafi has to go.” A week later he said Gadhafi is not the target. He said we ...
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Clarifying residents' Quentin Road preferenceApr 18, 2011 11:00 pm - This is in response to your April 8 article, “Preckwinkle to visit Palatine council.” As major stakeholders in the corridor in favor of the Quentin Road rebuild project,...
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Abstinence is best ‘safe-sex’ messageApr 18, 2011 1:00 am - An Illinois Senate committee recently passed SB 1619, a “comprehensive” sex education bill that will require many schools to teach graphic, inappropriate sex education p...
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Grateful to Prospect Hts. for careApr 18, 2011 1:00 am - Three weeks ago I was seriously injured in an auto accident in Prospect Heights. As soon as I came to a stop a pedestrian came to me and called 911. It seems as if it wa...
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Good luck. Schaumburg Twp. library trusteesApr 18, 2011 1:00 am - I offer my sincere congratulations to the newly elected Schaumburg Township District Library trustees Julie Wroblewski Bosshart, Debby Miller and Nicholas Scipione. The ...
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He sees District 214 numbers differentlyApr 18, 2011 1:00 am - Ms. Cooper’s Neighbor Fencepost article (“D214 prudent with taxpayer money,” March 3) does not quite add up. She states that 2 percent of the D214 employees make $120K o...
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Schaumburg team grateful for supportApr 18, 2011 1:00 am - On behalf of Mayor Al Larson and Trustees Mark Madej, Hank Curcio and George Dunham, we would personally like to thank all individuals who helped us to be successful at ...
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RM alderman found campaign valuableApr 18, 2011 1:00 am - My sincere thanks to all the 3rd Ward residents that supported my campaign to be your alderman for another four years. I am humbled to say the least. A special thank you...