Oak Brook Opinion
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Endorsement: Dold over Schneider in 10th Congressional DistrictOct 09, 2012 5:00 am - There is little question that in his first term, Rep. Robert Dold of Kenilworth has continued the 10th Congressional District’s long tradition of moderate, independent r...
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Immigration reform can’t waitOct 06, 2012 4:47 am - Immigration reform can’t wait The immigration debate took center stage on Sept. 20 as President Barack Obama participated in a forum broadcast live by the Spanish-l...
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The SoapboxSep 29, 2012 5:00 am - Oooh, that smell: One suggestion for those who might be in the situation described by the neighbors of William Tinkler, the Elgin man who police say had been storing dea...
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Editorial: A close-to-home economic strategySep 19, 2012 8:59 am - At a meeting with the Daily Herald editorial board this week, Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin reflected on the usual topics — political dysfunction in Washington, the o...
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Editorial: Emanuel must try harder with suburbsSep 13, 2012 7:37 am - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his city administration are a little busy this week dealing with a teacher’s strike, as we noted Wednesday. So, that could be the reason t...
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Moylan needed to step aside at gameSep 10, 2012 6:37 am - The Maine West football theme on Friday, Aug. 24 was to honor the veterans. Approximately 50 veterans were asked to line up on the field before the game and were applaud...
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Join Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Oct. 21Sep 05, 2012 11:00 pm - Did you know that one out of every two women newly diagnosed with breast cancer reaches out to the American Cancer Society for help and support? You can help end breast...
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Court cameras: Crucial but underwhelming?Sep 02, 2012 5:00 am - One big, fat journalism trap local newspapers can fall into is the “no effect seen here” story. It stems from the well-intentioned effort to “localize” a big story. Repo...
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Roskam’s plan to get debt under controlAug 31, 2012 4:40 am - I am writing today to express my support for Congressman Peter Roskam, who is running in the 6th District. Our federal government is facing a fiscal crisis. Annual trill...
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The SoapboxAug 25, 2012 5:00 am - Don’t sign that bill: Gov. Pat Quinn has one week to decide whether to expand gambling by adding five new casinos and slots at racetracks, including Arlington Park. Whil...