Des Plaines Opinion
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Editorial: Voters have chance to drop an archaic school positionMay 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Every few years, Cook County residents are reminded that their county supports the last vestige of one of the most archaic layers of government in modern times. These ar...
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Issues are too serious for juvenile politicsMay 11, 2016 1:00 am - What is going on in American politics? This may be one of the most important elections in recent times. At stake is the shape of the Supreme Court, which will affect dec...
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Bikes, cars must both obey safety rulesMay 09, 2016 1:00 am - Spring has arrived and more bicyclists are out on the roads. Most of us who ride bicycles are also motorists at times, so we are aware of how bikes and cars can best coe...
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Ready to win with TrumpMay 08, 2016 1:00 am - If Donald Trump wins the election and becomes president, I will move to Las Vegas. Donald has stated numerous times that if he becomes president, we will start winning. ...
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Who's coordinating construction closings?May 01, 2016 1:00 am - Oakton and Elmhurst Road intersection has been "under construction" forever. Now another new lane configuration has added a new nightmare to our commutes. The intersec...
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Questionable Cook fuel tax hike needs studyApr 30, 2016 1:00 am - A 66 percent tax increase to Cook County's special use gasoline and fuel tax has been proposed by Commissioner Richard Boykin. This proposed tax increase has been earma...
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Herald should admit mistake on RaunerApr 27, 2016 1:00 am - It is time for the Daily Herald to admit that its gubernatorial endorsement of Gov Bruce Rauner was a mistake. I believe his stubbornness is " ... responsible for steadi...
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Thanks, Rozner, Foley, for calling out NHLApr 27, 2016 1:00 am - I applaud the April 21 Daily Herald article written by Barry Rozner, which defends feelings of the mass-majority of the NHL fans concerned with the NHL's extreme late st...
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Why I voted to keep city health benefitsApr 25, 2016 5:00 am - I recently voted to retain health care benefits for Des Plaines public officials. Here are the reasons why. First, in my view, the proper question for us to consider sho...
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Taxing vehicle mileage is not well thought-outApr 16, 2016 1:00 am - The Daily Herald editorial supporting state legislator Cullerton's proposal to tax resident mileage is so misguided as to spur one to use that page as birdcage liner. ...