Des Plaines Opinion
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Take care of those who obey our nation's lawsMar 29, 2017 1:00 am - If we are a country of laws why is it OK to violate our immigration laws? If we don't like the immigration laws on the books then why doesn't congress change the laws? I...
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Oppose bill on abortionMar 25, 2017 1:00 am - "Support legal right of conscience for all" published March 18, attributed to Kathy Ryg, former state representative and Tara McGovern, Chicago Young Catholic Profession...
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No need for law on abortionMar 25, 2017 1:00 am - In reply to Kathy Ryg and Tara McGovern asking readers to support HB40. I was appalled that they "as Catholics ... with the right of conscience can support legal abortio...
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Tax cuts for rich have cost us muchMar 24, 2017 1:00 am - St. Alphonsus is credited with the principle sometimes stated as "hate the sin but love the sinner." That's why I hate what the billionaires haven't done or have caused ...
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Where's my reprieve?Mar 20, 2017 1:00 am - Homeowners in Mount Prospect pay 75 percent of their taxes to support three schools within this city. I am 68 years old and never had children in this district. At what ...
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Endorsements: Owen, Lee, Coyle, Austriaco for Maine Township Dist. 207Mar 19, 2017 1:00 am - The original version of this article misspelled Carla Owen's name. Four seats are open for Maine Township High School District 207 and five candidates are running. ...
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Endorsements: Bogusz for mayor, Rodd and Smith for council in Des PlainesMar 17, 2017 1:00 am - At his best, Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz is a man who gets the job done. Des Plaines has had its share of good mayors in the last few decades, but no one with the driv...
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Endorsements: Burton, Duckmann, Inzerello and Poskozim for Des Plaines Elementary Dist. 62Mar 15, 2017 1:00 am - Des Plaines Elementary School District 62 has a high number of low-income and English-as-a-second-language students, According the Daily Herald's Poverty-Achievement Ind...
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Endorsements: Krinsky, Ofisher, Roberts, Schumacher for Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 board.Mar 15, 2017 1:00 am - In many ways, Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 is the envy of its neighbors. The district has a reserve fund that could cover a full year of expenses. It has ma...
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Endorsements: Mundt, Stack for Harper College boardMar 15, 2017 1:00 am - The race for two available six-year terms on the William Rainey Harper College Board of Trustees features two knowledgeable and engaged incumbents and one newcomer. The ...