Des Plaines Opinion
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Huntley Cook of the Week is much moreFeb 05, 2011 10:00 pm - I enjoyed reading the Jan. 26 “Cook of the Week” column that featured Carol Ziwiski. I have known Carol for quite a few years, and she is a true gem. About 20 years ago,...
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Both sides spew inflammatory wordsFeb 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Both sides spew inflammatory words I have to give credit where credit is due. On Jan. 19, Elizabeth Hansen, like others on the left who are sanctimoniously blinded ...
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Too much payback goes on in CongressFeb 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Too much payback goes on in Congress The U.S. Congress with its 535 members is the most effective, counterproductive and insidious special interest group in this co...
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Seal the borders before reforms startFeb 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Seal the borders before reforms start Estimates of the number of illegal immigrants range between 11 million and 22 million — maybe more. Nobody knows for sure. Bef...
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Soapbox: Now you know whyFeb 04, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Now you know why: You’ve heard warnings to keep heavy clothing, blankets, snacks and water in your car, but thought that was just for r...
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Rethink the way we build roadsFeb 03, 2011 11:00 pm - This letter of comment in response to the Daily Herald’s editorial of Jan. 24 titled, “The Worst traffic nightmare in the U.S.” Only in Chicagoland, do they still build ...
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Health care law creating jobs?Feb 03, 2011 11:00 pm - Health care law creating jobs? Obamacare starts to add jobs in the health care industry . . . oops, Abbott Labs announces 1,900 job cuts. This is just the beginning...
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Proud to be a resident of Des PlainesFeb 03, 2011 11:00 pm - An open letter to Des Plaines residents: It is an honor and privilege to “thank you” for your cooperation over this past week when Mother Nature opted to deluge the Chic...
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The trend is away from death penaltyFeb 03, 2011 11:00 pm - I respect that Gov. Quinn is going to reflect carefully on whether or not Illinois should officially be done with the death penalty. I trust that he will arrive at the s...
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Our less-fortunate must take priorityFeb 03, 2011 11:00 pm - Civility in politics is certainly possible but in today’s climate it is difficult. How can you be civil to someone who wants to remove pre-existing disabled people from ...