Des Plaines Opinion
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Efficient light bulbs have own problemsSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - On TV news today, a Texas senator said he wants to repeal the ban on conventional light bulbs in 2012. The new, energy-efficient bulbs contain mercury. How will our vill...
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Name-calling, false facts do no goodSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - In response to the writer of "Keep the country moving forward," I would like to address a few of his erroneous statements. He comments that some want to do away with Soc...
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Thanks, Barsanti, for standing up to gangsSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Thank you, Kane County State's Attorney John Barsanti. One man to stand up for the right against the evil. Thank goodness that there is still one very brave man to stand...
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Look to Farnham if you hate taxesSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - When I read Stephany Welzien's Sept. 20 letter to the editor I had to laugh because she obviously has been hoodwinked. First of all, Ruth Munson is a career politician. ...
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Boeger apartments a good fit in Arlington Hts.Sep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - The Task Force on Supportive Housing for Individuals with Mental Illness in Arlington Heights has teamed with other entities, Thresholds and the Daveri Development Group...
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No tax hike for Dist. 15 until they get a planSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - I will be voting NO on November 2nd regarding the $27 million District 15 bond referendum for one main reason. I have been paying close attention to the District 15 boar...
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Arlington Hts. board deaf to residents on garbage issueSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Shame on our Arlington Heights village board of trustees, with the notable exception of Joe Farwell. While the village commissioned a survey of residents regarding garba...
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Lack of focus got Des Plaines library into this messSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - During a rare fit of insomnia, I happened upon a Des Plaines Public Library board meeting on the public access channel. What caught my ear was a comment by one of the of...
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Des Plaines mayor calls businesses to casino meetingSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - An open letter to Des Plaines business leaders: This is an exciting time for the City of Des Plaines. With the construction of the casino a reality, we are at a very cru...
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Mt. Prospect restaurant generous to seniors, veteransSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - A note of thanks and appreciation to Jameson's Charhouse in Mount Prospect for giving back to the community in the form of free dinners every Monday in July and August t...