Elk Grove Village Opinion
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Democracy is what makes U.S. greatJun 07, 2012 5:00 am - This is in response to the May 15 letter from Jim Thompson in which he asserts that “Capitalism is what made America great.” Sorry, Mr. Thompson, it is not capitalism th...
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Who speaks for students in U-46?Jun 07, 2012 4:40 am - I was very disturbed after reading the article “U-46 has new teachers contract” on June 5. Toward the end of the article, the chief of staff for the district (Tony Sande...
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Expanded gambling won’t solve problemsJun 06, 2012 5:00 am - Expanded gambling won’t solve problems Here we go again. The Illinois House and Senate have passed an irresponsible gambling expansion bill on to the governor. And ...
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Contraception law attack on freedomJun 06, 2012 5:00 am - Contraception law attack on freedom When the Obama administration’s health care financing plan was signed into law, President Obama and Congress promised that funds...
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Lack of foresight led to ash tree problemJun 04, 2012 10:06 am - They say “insanity” is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Ergo, it would appear the people that run the suburbs are insane. Back in the ...
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Veteran felt at home in Arlington paradeJun 04, 2012 10:06 am - For the very first time I marched in a parade as a veteran. It was the Arlington Heights parade and I marched with the Vietnam Veterans of America. What a difference fro...
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Hats off to all the donors & volunteersJun 04, 2012 10:06 am - On behalf of our many neighbors in need who are served by the Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines, I would like to thank the Des Plaines community for your tremendo...
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Reimburse parkers for being displacedJun 04, 2012 10:06 am - Every year for at least the past three years, hundreds of Metra riders such as me who park at the Roselle station are inconvenienced by the village’s “Rose Festival” car...
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Academic stars also play big library roleJun 04, 2012 10:06 am - Congratulations to all of the members of the 2011-12 Daily Herald Academic Team. The Schaumburg Township District Library is especially proud of Academic Team members Me...
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Reforms needed to reduce sugar pricesJun 04, 2012 5:00 am - I am a small-business owner of a bakery that employs more than 50 people in Elk Grove Village. We have been in business for over 52 years and created many happy memories...