Des Plaines Opinion
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Made in U.S.A. is still meaningfulMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - I grew up in Switzerland. I was born just before World War II started, and a few years after the Great Depression had ended. Switzerland did not have war in the country,...
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Rove won't attract Illinois independentsMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - The picture and the message are quite clear. Joe Birkett, DuPage State's Attorney, proudly and courteously shakes the hand of Karl Rove, the "political brain trust." T...
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Governor's choice leads by exampleMar 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Three cheers for Governor Quinn who set an example by flying to Washington, D.C. on a regular flight instead of in a private jet. We also note that he is able to stay in...
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D214 board should value the lone voiceMar 15, 2009 11:00 pm - I shall vote for Ms. Pinney for the District 214 School Board when the time comes to vote. Let me tell you why. Some years ago, I was responsible for leading a group tha...
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Vote will prove you can fight city hallMar 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Anyone who grew up in the Depression in Chicago, as I did, will remember that saying, "You can't fight city hall." But we can and will by voting in April on the referend...
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Frisk: Overwhelmed by your generosityMar 15, 2009 11:00 pm - I have been so overwhelmed by the cards, letters, e-mails, phone calls and school tributes since I retired after 50 years with the Daily Herald that I thought this might...
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Looks like knives are out for Pinney againMar 15, 2009 11:00 pm - It's been some time since we've heard anything from or about Leslie. Thank heavens our school board members are finally speaking out again! Remember Leslie, she's the lo...
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Pinney getting a raw deal again this yearMar 15, 2009 11:00 pm - It appears certain attitudes haven't changed much since 2005 on the District 214 school board. Back then you would have thought there was a catastrophe when Leslie Pinne...
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Join Mt. Prospect as we fight cancerMar 15, 2009 11:00 pm - On behalf of the American Cancer Society and the Prospect High School Service Club, we would like to extend an invitation to the residents of Mount Prospect and Prospect...
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Keep Maine Twp. incumbents in officeMar 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Another election is approaching on Tuesday, April 7. As a former election judge, I know that the voter turnout will likely be very low because it is for local positions ...