Des Plaines Opinion
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Endorsement: Yes to electrical aggregation in Maine Township, Des PlainesOct 16, 2014 1:01 am - Because of the combination of rising prices generally for electrical energy and a rate structure allowing ComEd to become more competitive, so-called electrical aggregat...
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Endorsements: Silvestri, Schneider, Doody-Gorman for Cook County BoardOct 15, 2014 1:01 am - District 9: Silvestri We are pleased to be able to endorse Peter Silvestri, something we haven't been able to do previously because we do not endorse candidates who...
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Flag placed improperly during first debateOct 14, 2014 5:01 am - The first gubernatorial debate was a lively and interesting discussion from the two candidates for our state's highest office. The debate should help voters decide whom ...
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Blame humanity's dark side, not religionOct 11, 2014 5:01 am - This is a response to "Religion continues its path of tragedies" by James D. Cook published recently in Your Views. Mr. Cook is correct in calling attention to the "dark...
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House District 55: MoylanOct 11, 2014 1:01 am - Two years ago, we endorsed Marty J. Moylan for the state legislature, impressed that in three and a half short years as Des Plaines mayor he pushed through painful cuts ...
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Endorsement: Duckworth for Congress Dist. 8Oct 09, 2014 1:00 am - We had high hopes for Tammy Duckworth two years ago when we endorsed her for a first term serving the 8th Congressional District. She's given us no doubt that she will e...
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D214 expenditures need to be stoppedOct 06, 2014 5:01 am - I attended the District 214 board meeting last month when the $45 million in excess money was discussed. It did not matter what we said, the decision to spend our money ...
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Not clear what Rauner really stands forOct 05, 2014 11:00 pm - Can you tell us what Mr. Rauner really stands for and how he plans to do the things in your endorsement? Also there wasn't any words about his flip-flops. It sure was ni...
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Rauner has no plan for fixing stateOct 05, 2014 11:00 pm - I am appalled at your endorsement of Rauner. Like the last candidate for the presidential election, he has no plan. If you could have listed one thing he wants to do, ...
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Be fair when decrying income tax exemptionsOct 05, 2014 1:01 am - A gentleman from Inverness subjectively singled out retired public school personnel to inform readers their pension income is exempt from Illinois income tax. He neglect...