Mount Prospect Opinion
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Why can’t park light display stay neutral?Dec 17, 2012 4:00 am - After the buzz generated by the nativity dispute in Arlington Heights, I wanted to articulate what seems to be a minority viewpoint. I understand that people’s deeply he...
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Brubeck’s death a loss for music loversDec 16, 2012 4:00 am - America and the world have lost a true cultural icon and jazz giant, Dave Brubeck. Brubeck revolutionized jazz in the 1950s much as Charley Parker and dizzy Gillespie di...
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Park district ref didn’t convince herDec 14, 2012 4:00 am - I voted against the Arlington Heights Park District’s referendum in November, mostly because I’m tired of seeing our property taxes steadily go up over the years. But, I...
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Nativity display does not discriminateDec 14, 2012 4:00 am - Quick response to Mr. Guagenti’s shot at Mr. Finnegan’s complaint to the village for not displaying the Nativity. He seems to imply the nativity is an affront to homosex...
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Driver’s license proposal unfairDec 13, 2012 4:00 am - Giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants is like giving up and saying, “OK, you win in the battle against illegal immigration.” I mean, how are you going to know w...
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Time to rethink parking at ECCDec 11, 2012 4:00 am - The parking lot at Elgin Community College needs to be improved. Students speed through it recklessly, traffic gets backed up because there are only a few exits, and stu...
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Village to blame for failure of parks refDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - I really wanted to vote for the parks referendum, and I’m sure many of my neighbors did, too. I know the parks need new and improved facilities, and so do you, but here’...
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Autism society grants are availableDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - To all parents with special needs young adults and especially adults with autism, Harper College in Palatine, through their Continuing Education department, will be offe...
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Couple grateful to Rupley SchoolDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - A note of thanks to Rupley School of Elk Grove Village and especially to Principal Matt Boherer, custodian Toni Andeuch and teachers Nicola Avena and Chris Baldini. On E...
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Mayor misses the point behind displayDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - I read in the Nov. 27 Daily Herald that Arlington Heights Village President Arlene Mulder said, “The intent has always been to be inclusive. The display (at North School...