Des Plaines Opinion
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Not the best use of precious state fundsJun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - While on a Sunday afternoon drive, I noticed state workers cutting grass at the Arlington Heights Road exit of the Northwest Tollway. In this time of economic turmoil in...
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Hanover Twp. needs more transparencyJun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - As a resident and taxpayer of Hanover Township I am appalled to see the new allegations of questionable expenditures in the amount of $300,000. It is apparent that appro...
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Food donations will go a long wayJun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Our heartfelt appreciation goes to all who donated nonperishable foods, those who picked up the foods, sorted, organized and helped to deliver to the local food pantries...
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Hats should come off as flag goes byJun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Today's parade was excellent, even with the rain interruptions. But, once again, I saw too many men (and women) who did not remove their hats when the American flag pass...
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Memorial Day is a time for veteransJun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Today was my first time visiting the Memorial Day ceremonies in EGV. It was a nice crowd with lovely people. Seeing veterans, hearing patriotic music, the placing of the...
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Everyone should have access to fieldsJun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - If you're looking for a quiet place where nobody will bother you there are acres upon acres of deserted ball fields in your neighborhood. But don't bring a glove, ball o...
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League marches on, 55 years youngJun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - It's our 55th birthday! And the League of Women Voters Arlington Heights-Mount Prospect-Buffalo Grove Area (including Wheeling, Prospect Heights, and Elk Grove Village) ...
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Park St. Claire will be back, even betterJun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - In response to "Can we please stop the deforestation?" This supposed deforestation going on in Park St. Claire's Salt Creek is far from that. First and foremost, Salt Cr...
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The good and bad of public schoolsJun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - After another sleepless night over a horrible experience that happened to my youngest son at a public school with a bully, I wake up to read that Tracy Seaver says she c...
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Heart warmed by veterans receptionJun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - I am a Coast Guard veteran that marched in the Rolling Meadows Memorial Day parade. It was a honor and a pleasure to see all the Rolling Meadows citizens come out and gi...