Park Ridge Opinion
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If Rooney could reflect on his passingNov 14, 2011 11:00 pm - Sad to hear Andy Rooney of “60 Minutes” fame passed away at 92. He made complaining something of an art form. Mr. Rooney might feel he died prematurely. I can almost hea...
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Candidates shouldn’t have to hide religionNov 14, 2011 11:00 pm - The United States of America was established by people who wanted to pursue religious freedom, not run away from religion. A presidential candidate’s religious affiliati...
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Both sides need to be publishedNov 14, 2011 11:00 pm - Your recent articles regarding the AP stories on Ohio’s two voter initiatives completely ignored the other side of the story. Not one mention in any AP story, or any of ...
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New evidence shows distraction dangerNov 14, 2011 4:00 am - Last month, the three-day interruption of Blackberry services led to an unanticipated consequence halfway around the world. In Dubai, traffic accidents fell 20 percent o...
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Thank you, D214, for thinking aheadNov 14, 2011 4:00 am - Thank you for the article by Melissa Silverberg highlighting District 214’s plan to equip each student with an iPad. With two kids in District 214 schools, we strongly s...
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Township fun fair a heartwarming eventNov 14, 2011 4:00 am - Wheeling Township’s annual Halloween Fun Fair Make A Difference Day held on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Riley School was a fun filled day for over 160 children with special nee...
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Swipe fee reform was badly neededNov 14, 2011 4:00 am - This is in response to Mr. Dauchy’s letter of Oct. 20 regarding the debit fees Bank of America and other larger financial institutions chose to inflict on their customer...
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Pools had 3 years to be made safeNov 14, 2011 4:00 am - Whether it’s a toddler on “floaties,” a teenage swim team champion, a weekend warrior training for a triathlon or a senior swimming for recreation, anyone entering the w...
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Why isn’t there boys bowling in D211?Nov 14, 2011 4:00 am - I am writing this letter to your paper regarding High School District 211 not having a boys bowling team. I am a senior at James B. Conant High School, and I have been b...
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Benton/ NW Hwy. a ticking time bombNov 14, 2011 4:00 am - What more is required to make it obvious to IDOT officials that the intersection of Benton Street and Northwest Highway in Palatine is dangerous? One fatality already oc...