Des Plaines Opinion
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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....
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Grateful to a Good Samaritan at stationOct 26, 2015 5:00 am - A giant thank you to the anonymous Good Samaritan who found my cell phone and returned it to the ticket taker's tray in the station! This past Sunday, I was waiting outs...
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This is the year for lover of Cubs, baseballOct 21, 2015 1:00 am - Andy. this is the year! Seventy years ago, I was walking home from St. Mary's School in Des Plaines and stopped to listen to the roar of the crowd being blasted out of a...
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State's overreach on COD hurts community collegesOct 16, 2015 1:00 am - Forty years ago, I received an exceptional education at Harper College. Harper's small classes and dedicated, enthusiastic professors sparked my passion to learn and gav...