Elk Grove Village Opinion
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Why the shift in word usage?Jul 16, 2012 12:23 pm - Have you noticed the recent shift in language describing “illegal immigrants”? Now they seem to be “undocumented.” Is this to be more “politically correct” or to color i...
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Grateful for simple act of kindnessJul 16, 2012 5:00 am - Would like to share a nice thing that happened to me on one of the hottest days, Tuesday July 3rd. As I was leaving Carson’s department store I got carried away with the...
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Hopes Honey lands in lap of luxuryJul 16, 2012 5:00 am - There should be more people in this world like Mark Gannardo, for saving a stranded, injured and dying dog in Busse Woods. (Daily Herald, July 7). We own a lab-golden re...
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Walsh shows he supports veteransJul 15, 2012 5:00 am - I have four brothers who served in the military and were all honorably discharged. Two served in combat and one gave it all. I recently attended a town-hall meeting cond...
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Park district needs to halt the cash flowJul 14, 2012 5:00 am - With a current debt load of $33 million, the Mount Prospect Park District is engaged in a quiet, unrestrained spending frenzy. In April, the park distinct approved $600,...
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Take advantage of new Harper seriesJul 14, 2012 5:00 am - I would like to thank Linda Hoeck over at Harper College, for her presentation and organizing of the parent orientation to introduce Harper’s new vocational program for ...
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So long, Margaret, and ... thank youJul 14, 2012 5:00 am - On Friday June 8, 2012, students departed local elementary, junior high schools, and high schools to begin a time of “summer vacation.” This is normally a time for teach...
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Loud talking ruins outdoor concertJul 13, 2012 5:00 am - Those who live in the burbs are blessed by the extensive array of outdoor concerts and community fests offered during the summer. These mostly free events are held in ni...
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Cut the spending on unneeded activitiesJul 12, 2012 3:39 pm - I have been a resident of Elk Grove Village and lived in the same house since 1974. Yesterday I opened my tax bill and sat down and cried. The bill had increased by $919...
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As voters we can control politicsJul 12, 2012 5:00 am - As voters we can control politics I am not anti-union, but political and union negotiations have gone unchecked for too long. Big money is needed for anyone enterin...