Des Plaines Opinion
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Elgin must ensure no undocumented workersSep 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Your article of Sept. 20, "Elgin to audit more illegal workers," gives the impression that the city was enforcing the new policy of January 2008, which states that all c...
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If we can't pay for reform, don't buy itSep 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Regarding Marie Kelly's letter to the editor "Seniors already have a public option" where she admonishes seniors for "trying to disrupt town hall meetings". She also sug...
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Halt funding or fix Tamms prisonSep 28, 2009 11:00 pm - At Tamms supermax prison at the southern tip of Illinois, over 250 men are being held in permanent solitary confinement, year after year, with no communal activity or hu...
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Health care bill is not real reformSep 28, 2009 11:00 pm - I voted for President Obama, and I think he gives a terrific speech. But in spite of his words, the history of our private insurance companies proves one thing: if nobod...
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Some key ideas to fix health careSep 28, 2009 11:00 pm - If I were in Washington, this is what I would be advocating for regarding health care reform. 1. Each state defines what it considers basic health insurance coverage. Ev...
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Continue support after high schoolSep 27, 2009 11:00 pm - The story about the autistic high school football player and everyone involved in giving him the chance to shine was heartwarming. Three cheers for all involved. One ca...
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Volunteers grateful for success of danceSep 27, 2009 11:00 pm - The Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department Inc. wishes to thank everyone who attended our second annual Street Dance that was held on Main Street in the downtown Bartlett To...
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Citizens can protest IAW rate increaseSep 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Some of the readers of the Daily Herald have water service through Illinois American Water. They are for the third time since 2004 asking for a rate increase. This time ...
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'Sparrow' benefits from golf outingSep 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Friends of Home of the Sparrow expresses appreciation to all who attended its third annual "Women Fore Women" nine-hole golf outing held Monday, Sept. 21st at Makray Mem...
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Mothers, get up and walk with your kidsSep 27, 2009 11:00 pm - I read the Sept. 16th article concerning District 15 busing with amazement. The students on my street walk up to one mile to school. Most certainly pass more than seven ...