Des Plaines Opinion
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Bassi supports the D15 incumbentsMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - Because I served as a member of the District 15 Board from 1987 to 1995, and because all three of my children attended the district schools, I care deeply about the futu...
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Former Des Plaines mayor backs D214 incumbentsMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - In my previous role as the mayor of Des Plaines, I came to understand and realize the value of a strong school board — a school board staffed with conscientious membersh...
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D15 challengers demonstrate their transparencyMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - Campaign disclosure is fantastic. It shows you exactly who is funding the elections of the various candidates. But, only if you file. Four years ago, Gerald Chapman and ...
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Stein will work hard for Buffalo GroveMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - I would like to encourage the residents of Buffalo Grove to elect Andrew Stein as village trustee. Andrew has a record of civic involvement and is willing to work hard o...
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Why New Jersey’s interest in Illinois?Mar 31, 2011 12:00 am - The state of New Jersey, with a $2 billion shortfall on a $29.8 billion 2010 budget, is a financial disaster. New Jersey schools are in a financial crisis. Salaries and ...
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‘Feathering’ would be bad for Barrington HillsMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - I live on the boundary of Barrington Hills and would be one of the people immediately affected by any policy of “feathering,” where a buffer zone of smaller properties i...
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Support Patterson, Thon for Streamwood trusteeMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - I am writing this letter in support of candidates Guy Patterson and Mary Thon running for trustee in the Village of Streamwood. Guy Patterson has been a supporter of bal...
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Combine some city, county taxing bodiesMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - Kerry Lester’s recent reporting of the excessive number of local government bodies draws attention to a persistent problem that should be addressed by public leaders, no...
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Wisconsin hitting the wrong targetMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - Columnist Ruben Navarrette thinks Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin is a real he-man. He can stand up to teachers! He can beat up working people! What a tough guy! How insi...
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Clergy members say vote with your heartMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - As Elgin prepares for an election April 5, we who lead religious congregations are aware of the diverse opinions each person will take with him or her into the voting bo...