Des Plaines Opinion
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Editorial: Memories add strength to fabric of suburbsJul 22, 2014 5:01 am - The Northwest suburbs many of us remember are hardly recognizable these days. Were you around when Woodfield Mall was a Schaumburg farm field? Back then, the suburbs we...
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Reid owes Justice Thomas an apologyJul 22, 2014 5:01 am - Sen. Harry Reid does not appear to be very bright; however, there may be a legitimate reason for his mendacious claims. In addressing the Supreme Court's decision in the...
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There's a legal way to immigrateJul 21, 2014 5:01 am - In response to the letter of July 11 from Mike Junge: Mike, I did as you suggested and had a reality check regarding immigration reform. How true, I would not be here if...
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Board of review cooperates for successJul 15, 2014 5:01 am - Cook County homeowners have received their second installment property tax bill for 2013. While most folks don't enjoy receiving their bill, there is good news this time...
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Rulings give too much power to religionsJul 13, 2014 5:01 am - I am sadden by the recent Supreme Court rulings. The latest in a misguided zeal to protect religious freedom has now injected religion into the Constitution. The Consti...
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Stop costly, unnecessary runway ideas at private airportJul 11, 2014 5:01 am - While pilots would love to see a longer runway at Chicago Executive Airport for safety, in this case, economically, it just does not make sense. The public will not stan...
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Editorial: The balancing act on local noiseJul 11, 2014 5:01 am - John Manfredi's Hoffman Estates yard is 500 feet from I-90, but it's not tollway noise that he is complaining about. It's the car racing held each weekend in the Sears C...
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Immigration spending on kids excessiveJul 10, 2014 5:01 am - So President Obama wants $3.7 billion to address the immigration crisis! With $3.7 billion the president can build all the children homes in their own country where they...
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Editorial: Be careful about redesigning TIFsJul 08, 2014 11:00 pm - It's been six years since Wickes Furniture closed on Dundee Road in Wheeling. The village bought the land for $3.7 million, intending it to anchor an ambitious, $100 mil...
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The SoapboxJul 05, 2014 5:01 am - Joining soccer's growth: After the U.S. team's World Cup showing, it will be interesting to watch Major League Soccer attendance. With seven of the team's starting ...