Des Plaines Opinion
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Politicians must end war on middle classMar 14, 2011 12:00 am - The repeal of collective bargaining rights in Wisconsin was an outrageous political stunt that had nothing whatsoever to do with that state’s financial crisis — a crisis...
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Ten Commandments are neededMar 14, 2011 12:00 am - The separation of church and state doesn’t truthfully abide in the U.S. Constitution. “Freedom of religion” is not freedom from religion. Even atheists believe in no god...
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Skarr, Birt for COD boardMar 14, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board As we have said in this space in the past, we believe the College of DuPage is moving strongly in the right direction. Five candidates are r...
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John Fergus of Mount Prospect will be missed by manyMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - On the 25th of February the SALUTE, INC. family lost a key volunteer, supporter, and friend, as John Fergus of Mount Prospect died suddenly. John had four young boys, a ...
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Larry Buske is good for Rolling MeadowsMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - My choice for the 3rd Ward alderman position is the re-election of Mr. Larry Buske. He is a proven leader with a no-nonsense approach to all issues. His background is a ...
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Green better suited to Arlington Hts. boardMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - I am stunned at the Daily Herald's recommendation for the Arlington Heights Village Board. The Herald recommends Mike Sidor because he regularly attends Village Board me...
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Barrington Hills candidates sign Civility CovenantMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - An e-mail has been circulating the village concerning civility during the campaign for the village board, containing a Civility Covenant that all of the candidates were ...
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Arlington Hts. bicyclist impressed and gratefulMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - I’m a bicycle commuter, and in the late evening of Thursday, March 3rd, I was hit by a car while riding in Rolling Meadows. Almost immediately, two passing cars stopped,...
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Buy American and create jobsMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - I write in response to Betty Grenda’s Feb. 17 Fence Post letter. America needs fewer foreign cars and products. The government can’t do it all. Americans need to stop bu...
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Choose wisely; the future of Barrington Hills is in voters’ handsMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - April 5 is an important election in Barrington Hills. Several past elections were rife with negativism and exaggerations; things haven’t changed much. Again some elected...