Des Plaines Opinion
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10th District isn't buying it any moreJul 16, 2008 11:00 pm - I feel I must respond to Brad Goodman's recent submission in which he characterizes Mark Kirk as an "independent reformer" when nothing could be further from the truth. ...
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War isn't nation's only financial loadJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I would like to suggest an editorial cartoon - one that shows not just Uncle Sam with the financial load of the Iraq and Afghanistan war, but also showing Uncle Sam unde...
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Why should we trust Democrats?Jul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - St. Barack Obama and the Democratic Party are asking the American people to support their efforts to gain full control of the federal government and affect great changes...
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Don't throw tax money at RandhurstJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - So now we can see a solution to the years-old problem that is Randhurst Mall - another redevelopment. And it will only cost the village a measly $25 million dollars - WO...
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Let's share burden of freight trafficJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Thanks to state Reps. Rosemary Mullins and Carolyn Krause for supporting the proposed Canadian National purchase of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway, and also support...
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We use fireworks to celebrate freedomJul 09, 2008 11:00 pm - This letter is in reference to Richard Szatkowski and his "beloved" 1989 Corvette (Story, July 9). Let me start by saying that I truly am sorry for his loss. For many,...
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'Disaster' scenario being painted is overstatedJul 06, 2008 11:00 pm - In follow-up to your page 1 story, "Traffic jams just a preview" on June 19, let's be realistic. I live near the Canadian National railroad line that the trains currentl...
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But Obama's just kidding, of courseJul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Barack Obama tells us, if elected, he will reduce taxes. This man has untapped skills as a comedian. James R. Schaefer Mount Prospect ...
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Who gets to decide decency standards?Jul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Columnist Mona Charon writing in Tuesday's Herald discusses some contrasts in two recent Supreme Court decisions. Her headline suggests that it's "Rule of Law vs. Perso...
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The shining hope that is Mark TrailJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - This is an open letter to Leigh Heflin, who dared assault the integrity of "Mark Trail" (Fence Post, June 5). Dismissing the fact that Mark Trail is, as you so aptly sta...