Mount Prospect Opinion
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After reflection, Farleys get behind District 57 tax increaseMar 01, 2018 4:00 am - The District 57 referendum submitted for voter approval on March 20 presents a real dilemma for seniors of Mount Prospect, young parents of District 57 and for the schoo...
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Think long-term; support District 57 tax hikeMar 01, 2018 4:00 am - I understand that nobody wants to pay more taxes, but don't people understand that their home values will tank if the Mount Prospect District 57 preservation referendum ...
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Tighten your belt, Dist. 57, like we all must doMar 01, 2018 4:00 am - Why is that every time I read an article about the District 57 tax increase it is compared to a home worth $100,000. I would like to know where all these homes are at. T...
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Mayor Juracek says yes to District 57 tax hikeMar 01, 2018 4:00 am - After careful consideration, I reluctantly conclude that the only responsible vote on Mount Prospect Elementary District 57's Preservation Referendum is YES. Reluctant b...
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Endorsement: Quigley for the Democrats in Congress Dist. 5Feb 19, 2018 10:00 pm - Mike Quigley has been in Congress since 2009 and has been a reliably progressive voice on immigration, net neutrality, gay rights and reinstating the ban on assault weap...
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Palatine hot dog stand comes throughFeb 12, 2018 4:00 am - After 28-plus years Photo's Hot Dogs in Mount Prospect suddenly and permanently closed down. A note on the door greeted families going there for lunch on Saturday Feb. 3...
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Distortion through distrustFeb 12, 2018 12:00 am - As a result of the ongoing furor caused by the release of the memo authored by U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes, the chairman of the House intelligence committee and the Democratic...
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Glad congresswoman did not attend speechFeb 05, 2018 12:00 am - I live in Mount Prospect, a part of Jan Schakowsky's congressional district, and I was very upset when I read the editorial titled "Schakowsky's snub of State of the Uni...
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An economic win-winFeb 05, 2018 12:00 am - If President Trump wants to see really great economic and unemployment numbers, he should lower the age to qualify for Medicare to 62. Everyone is currently able to rece...
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School funding request deserves supportJan 28, 2018 12:00 am - My wife and I moved our young family to Mount Prospect in 1968. Our four daughters all attended District 57 schools for their primary grades and then moved on to Prospec...