Mount Prospect Opinion
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Not the time for a teachers strikeFeb 11, 2014 4:00 am - I have been a union member for over 40 years. I have always tried to support other unions in their efforts to better the lives of their members. This time, however, I mu...
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The SoapboxFeb 08, 2014 4:00 am - Filling the food void: An upside to Dominick's pulling out of the Chicago market? Stores that offer new options for local palates are filling the vacuum. Examples are Jo...
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‘The children need to be heard’ in D57Feb 03, 2014 4:00 am - At the (District 57) school board meeting, it was quite clear that at least 90 percent of teachers and staff were in attendance. There were significant numbers of parent...
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Support Lietzow for GOP committeemanFeb 03, 2014 4:00 am - I am a resident of Elk Grove and I would like you to support Scott Lietzow for Elk Grove Township GOP Committeeman in the March 18th primary. Scott is a dynamic young le...
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D57 school board should stay toughJan 30, 2014 4:00 am - I fully agree with (Mount Prospect Elementary District 57) Board President Karen Nejdl. Not because she is a relative but because she is correct in response to the bully...
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Need more like Sente in SpringfieldJan 30, 2014 4:00 am - This letter is in response baseless accusations made by Leslie Munger in a recent article entitled, “Business Climate Important to 59th District candidates.” Facts are p...
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Report on pitfalls of health care lawJan 29, 2014 4:00 am - I do not understand why no newspapers or reporters have addressed an issue that will affect all low-income people with regard to the ACA. The “credit” given for insuranc...
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‘Gotcha’ cameras reason to stay clear of PalatineJan 28, 2014 4:00 am - Recently while driving on Rand Road in Palatine, I made a perfectly safe right turn on red onto Hicks Road, which was clear of cross traffic. A few days later I learned ...
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Asian carp proposal not foolproofJan 28, 2014 4:00 am - Of all the stupid plans out there, the idea of making a lake to halt the invasion of the Asian carp has got to take first place. With all the money we’ve spent on retent...
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The SoapboxJan 25, 2014 4:00 am - Perfect setting: Friday is Pack the Place night at Prospect High School, which hosts Hersey in a boys-girls basketball doubleheader. It’s also where the IHSA will honor ...