Des Plaines Opinion
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Toward a just countryNov 13, 2016 12:00 am - A great country must be honorable and just. I will increase my support of public radio, public TV and organizations that support individual freedoms and a level playing ...
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Why sweetened beverage tax is OKNov 09, 2016 11:01 pm - Cook County is facing a health crisis. Rates of chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and obesity are skyrocketing, and the health of our families and future ge...
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A new idea for Central Road crossingNov 07, 2016 5:00 am - Like many who travel Central Road, I find the "new" pedestrian crossing by Melas Park confusing at best, dangerous at worst. While driving my daughter to the train this ...
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Missing AndyNov 07, 2016 12:00 am - Congrats Cubs. Wish our neighbor and good friend Andy Pafko were here to enjoy this great time. How he wished for this each year as we heard his great baseball stories o...
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Tough jobNov 07, 2016 12:00 am - Congratulations to the very talented Chicago Cubs players for winning the World Series. Quite an accomplishment for a team considering they had to overcome the many dumb...
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Campaign litterNov 07, 2016 12:00 am - Once again I'm writing to express my dismay and frustration with the placing of campaign signs on public roads, intersections, easements and so on. My main problem is I ...
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Misplaced prioritiesNov 06, 2016 1:00 am - We are saddened by all the negative TV and radio election ads which portray candidates in the worst possible light. The priorities of those responsible for this type of ...
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Psychological toll, but sweet victoryNov 06, 2016 12:00 am - The Chicago Cubs have won the World Series. However it almost had to be fate that the Cubs could only win the World Series after running the gauntlet of mental torment. ...
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Old phrase, new meaningNov 05, 2016 1:00 am - The goat never was. Cubs fans are still saying "Wait until next year," but for a different reason: Another- World Series! Go Cubs Go! Dan Mateja Mount Prospect ...
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If lawmakers like it, be suspiciousNov 03, 2016 1:00 am - Vote no on the "Safe Roads" amendment to the Illinois Constitution. Why should you vote no? Because almost all of our lawmakers believe it should be passed. Can you real...