Des Plaines Opinion
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Kirk is clearly a strong Israeli backerMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - During the 2006 and 2008 Tenth District congressional campaigns, a number of people tried to argue that Congressman Mark Kirk and his opponent Dan Seals were equally "pr...
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Why shun religion in public debate?May 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Religious beliefs are no longer acceptable in public discourse or debate. Ms. California received a major societal smackdown for citing religious beliefs as her basis fo...
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Sounds like dose of reality is neededMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - The news that Citigroup is seeking permission from Treasury Secretary Geithner to pay bonuses in part to deal with employees threatening to leave because of pay restrict...
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Sometimes you have to call it what it isMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - According to the news, it's been reported that we may not refer to this illness as the "Swine Flu." Apparently it is politically incorrect. It is offensive to the pork...
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Promises mean little in face of such hateMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - The charismatic President campaigned on a new kind of bipartisanship. He has and will continue to find out that the Bush haters have an increasing number of Obama haters...
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Be careful stewards of public's trustMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - One newly elected mayor fired the help. One new trustee almost swore in frustration. Other newly elected leaders took the helm far more quietly this week with pledges t...
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Cook action sends message on taxesMay 05, 2009 11:00 pm - It may prove to be more symbol than substance, but a very attention-getting symbol it is. On Tuesday, the Cook County Board, all too often a body that merely shifts to t...
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District 214 winners thank communityMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - We want to thank all of the citizens of District 214 that voted for us and High School District 214 on April 7. District 214 has long history of providing students of ou...
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River levee better late than neverMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Heartfelt thanks to Mount Prospect Public Works for their efforts in dealing with the river. How much has it hurt the local economy having to wait 22 years for the levee...
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Great improvements to Rob Roy courseMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - The park commissioners of Prospect Heights should get a great big thank you. Their insight saw a need for sprucing up of the Rob Roy Golf course, and especially for the ...