Elmhurst Opinion
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Recycled products not always easy on budgetJul 12, 2014 5:01 am - I remember years ago when recycled plastic milk jugs went beyond school, public and park benches, becoming available to homeowners in the form of outdoor furniture ("Mil...
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Wage-hike supporters don't know hard workJul 09, 2014 1:01 am - I know Gov. Quinn and the Democrats need to buy votes to get re-elected, but he thinks taking my order at McDonald's or scanning my groceries is hard work, and deserves ...
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Editorial: Sharing morge could save money for Kane, DuPageJul 01, 2014 5:01 am - If there were a real estate listing for morgues, which one would you pick: The one that has "an isolation autopsy suite that is self-contained with its own x-ray equipme...
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The SoapboxJun 28, 2014 5:01 am - Remembering Depke: In the 1980s when Lake County was divided along growth or no-growth lines, everyone knew where Bob Depke stood. The former county board chairman...
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Warnings on civil war were clearJun 23, 2014 5:01 am - It's disturbing to see the very same politicians and pundits who were proved so wrong in promoting the invasion and occupation of Iraq - and who mocked the war's opponen...
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No tax on income of $20,000 or lessJun 22, 2014 12:01 am - No tax on income of $20,000 or less Deb Martin thinks that wealthy people should pay more taxes. But with the same 5 percent tax rate, they are. A poor person earni...
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A billion dollars to study neutrinos?Jun 01, 2014 12:01 am - A billion dollars to study neutrinos? Surely our poor heavily in debt Uncle Sam could find something more worthwhile to spend a billion dollars on than the elusive ...
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The SoapboxMay 31, 2014 5:01 am - Ending well: The political process makes us all angry at times, but when legislative negotiating works, it can be very satisfying. So it is with a once-weak bill in...
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Memorial Day not just another day offMay 26, 2014 5:01 am - I would like to take my time to remember the millions of fallen soldiers who have served humanity 24/7, 365 days a year, throughout our country's history. These powerful...
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The SoapboxMay 24, 2014 5:01 am - Prevailing protest: Mount Prospect leaders acknowledge their vote against a state-mandated ordinance had no practical effect, but the protest was worth noting. Requ...