Des Plaines Opinion
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Kaptain a better leader for ElginMar 28, 2011 11:00 pm - I strongly disagree with the Herald’s endorsement of Elgin Mayor Ed Schock. Back in 2007 I exchanged e-mails with Mayor Schock about Elgin’s large illegal immigrant prob...
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Shame on those suing U-46Mar 28, 2011 11:00 pm - I think the five families that are suing the U-46 school district should be ashamed. All the money spent on lawyers could have been put to decreasing class size, buying ...
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Consolidation of school districts wiseMar 28, 2011 11:00 pm - Add my voice to those agreeing with your recent editorial calling for study of the governor’s recommendation to restructure school districts in Illinois. This restructur...
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Shroder for U-46 school boardMar 28, 2011 11:00 pm - I wholeheartedly support Jennifer Shroder’s bid for a spot on the U-46 school board. I have known her since my children started school at Channing Memorial Elementary Sc...
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Vote incumbents in Gail Borden raceMar 28, 2011 11:00 pm - A Gail Borden Public Library trustee has created disturbances, insulted and harassed the staff and cost the taxpayers $12,000 for copying requests and attorney fees. Som...
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Quinn’s words, actions not consistentMar 28, 2011 11:00 pm - I saw Honest Pat Quinn on TV last night backing the Wisconsin Democrats. He said he’d never balance the budget on the backs of the working middle class. I’ll think of th...
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Get the real facts in Dist. 125 raceMar 28, 2011 11:00 pm - I have lived in Long Grove for over 10 years, and all three of my children have attended Stevenson High School. In general, my wife and I have been pleased with their ed...
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Mature newcomers for Gail BordenMar 28, 2011 11:00 pm - Lately we have all witnessed stagnation of government due to infighting on both the national and state levels. It’s evident that this constant bickering does not lead to...
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Listing would serve gun owners wellMar 28, 2011 12:00 am - I believe gun owners would be well-served if the state’s FOID listing was made available to the public. One reason for gun ownership is personal protection. If a homeown...
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Walsh too far right for meMar 28, 2011 12:00 am - A front-page article in a McHenry County newspaper titled “Walsh firm on reform” offered a disturbing look into Rep. Joe Walsh’s views on Social Security, President Obam...