Mount Prospect Opinion
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The challenges ahead for IllinoisNov 16, 2012 3:40 am - The campaigns are over. Now, it is clear. Four years ago when voters said that they demanded affordable health care, they meant it. In Illinois, when they said they dema...
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Editorial: Moving past fear on supportive housingNov 14, 2012 5:27 am - In Wheeling, it’s about homes for mentally disabled people. In Campton Hills, it’s about a place for people to stay during treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. The ...
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Rudd: Grateful for campaign supportNov 12, 2012 4:00 am - I would like to thank my family, friends and supporters for the time spent helping me with my campaign. In a democracy it is important to stand up for our beliefs. I fee...
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Residents want to support park districtNov 12, 2012 4:00 am - We take no great pleasure in having the Arlington Heights Park District referendum defeated. Most of us would have gladly supported the referendum if they had just remov...
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Volunteers are who made fair a successNov 12, 2012 4:00 am - Wheeling Township’s annual Halloween Fun Fair for Make A Difference Day held on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Riley School, was a fun-filled day for over 160 children with specia...
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Police, fire there when she needs themNov 12, 2012 4:00 am - With the recent elections, taxes have been a frequent topic of conversation. There is good news to share! Our municipal taxes for police and fire are well spent. During...
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The SoapboxNov 10, 2012 4:00 am - A decent decision: Can’t say we’re ever pleased to hear of a community embracing video gambling, but if it has to happen, a town could do worse than to dedicate all its ...
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Lack of civility stems from lack of moralsNov 09, 2012 8:20 am - Recently, a Fence Post letter stated: “Civility must be a part of (political) campaigns.” Judging by the TV and radio election ads we’ve seen and heard, this is not the ...
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Why are we paying people on leave?Nov 09, 2012 4:00 am - ince 2007, more than 2,000 state employees have been placed on paid leave. Gov. Quinn, can you explain to the people of Illinois, those who pay taxes, why these people a...
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World leaders must act to curb violenceNov 08, 2012 1:06 pm - In recent months, we have witnessed an upsurge of anger that has swept throughout the Muslim world — in response to extremely crude acts by anti-Islam elements. It is no...