Des Plaines Opinion
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True Muslims win hearts with humilityNov 28, 2015 12:00 am - I just turned the TV on after coming home from a weekend spent in New Jersey with Muslim Youth Leaders around the country who came together to discuss how to stop radica...
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Tax increases are wrong for Cook CountyNov 24, 2015 12:00 am - Last Wednesday, the Cook County Board passed its 2016 budget, which is balanced by over half a billion dollars in new taxes. I voted NO. Next year, you will pay more to ...
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Time to take the offense in terror warNov 20, 2015 11:00 pm - The horrific attacks against France are a stark reminder that the civilized world must unite and work together in order to stop these barbaric terrorists. With so many ...
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We need Sanders to save usNov 18, 2015 5:18 am - As I see it, the United States and the world face two enormous challenges and unless Bernie Sanders is elected it may be too late to do anything about it. First, the eno...
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Making S-curve safer starts with feasibility studyNov 16, 2015 4:00 am - The S-curve underpass is hazardous and creates a major barrier to nonmotorized mobility in Des Plaines. While the proposed feasibility study will cost significant dollar...
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Transgered students shouldn't be in girls lockerNov 09, 2015 6:43 am - Kudos to District 211 for standing up against the U.S. Department of Education and Title IX. How insane has the federal government become to insist on a transgender stu...
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Show police the respect they deserveNov 09, 2015 5:12 am - The recent dismissal of a police officer for using excessive force and lasing his cool has been prominent in the news. It was well documented on film but not much is men...
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Halloween prank not sitting very wellNov 09, 2015 4:00 am - Like many of you I am a senior living on a fixed income. When Halloween rolls around I purchase as many treats as my budget will allow. Around 8 p.m. I heard car doors s...
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Cubs loss will mean higher ticket pricesNov 08, 2015 5:42 am - If there was a ever a doubt the stars were aligned for the Cubs to not only go to the big dance but actually win the World Series consider the following: they were the h...
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Seniors cost of living not increasing?Oct 28, 2015 1:00 am - I recently learned Seniors will not be getting a cost of living increase in their Social Security checks in 2016. Why? Low inflation and gasoline prices are down. Great....