Des Plaines Opinion
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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...
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Let’s stay the course on District 15 boardMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - I strongly support the re-election of Dr. Chapman, Dr. Ekeberg and David Seifert to the District 15 school board. I have been a resident of the school district since 197...
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Disappointed in D15 endorsementMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - I was both surprised and disappointed to see the Daily Herald endorse District 15 school board incumbents Gerald Chapman, Jim Ekeberg and their running mate Dave Seiffer...
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Incumbent slate right for Gail BordenMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - It all began with the dinosaurs, the transformation of the Gail Borden Public Library into a community center. We were fortunate enough to work with the wonderful librar...
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Speaking English key to successMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - Columnist Esther J. Cepeda is trying to make a case that in order for Latinos to prosper they need to speak Spanish. She states that “not a day goes by that I don’t than...