Des Plaines Opinion
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Chapman has true spirit of commitmentMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - As a 33-year resident of Palatine, I am amazed at the amount of energy that goes into our local elections. From our local governing bodies to the park district board and...
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Stein deeply cares for BG communityMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - To the voters of Buffalo Grove: Short and sweet, please vote for Andy Stein for the two-year term of trustee on the Buffalo Grove Village Board. He is a good person who ...
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Huffo reflects on a great half centuryMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - In the first week of April 1961 I was asked, by a political group, to don a clown suit which I did. I handed out fliers and candy and had a great time. Don’t know what h...
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Troubled times in D15 call for experienced leadershipMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - It seems highly likely that the current financial turmoil at the state level will affect local school districts for years to come. The level of state funding for middle-...
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John D'Astice puts support behind Jim LarsenMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - Jim Larsen and I met through the YMCA “Indian Princess” program over 16 years ago. I have come to know Jim as thoughtful and articulate, a natural leader, loving father ...
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Green’s advocacy against Boeger not appropriateMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - Bruce Green’s campaign materials present his experience on the Arlington Heights Plan Commission as a reason for voters to consider him for village trustee. I have serio...
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Patterson deserves re-election to Streamwood boardMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - Living in Streamwood, I know that we have: good streets; nice neighborhoods lots of shopping; great services; low taxes; hardly any debt; balanced budgets; and police an...
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What were Schaumburg leaders thinking?Mar 29, 2011 12:00 am - “It is a singular instance of the capriciousness of the human mind that with all that has come down upon this head, there are still those that are against this Constitut...
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Stein would be top-notch BG board memberMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - I have been privileged to know Andy Stein for the past couple of years in my volunteer job as chairman of the Buffalo Grove Commission for Residents with Disabilities. A...
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Prospect Hts. doesn't need Vole for another termMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - I am writing in response to the Herald's endorsement of Dolly Vole for mayor of Prospect Heights. As a 24-year resident, I was stunned. As mayor, she has done exactly no...