Park Ridge Opinion
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Don't overtax working familiesDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - President Obama and the Democratic Congress inherited an utter financial mess from President Bush: wars we can't afford, unjustified tax breaks for rich, evisceration of...
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Age change for cops nonsensicalDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - The age requirement for nonmilitary applicants to become Chicago police officers was recently raised from 21 to 25. There are many men and women in this country who are ...
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Church's statement on immigration reformDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - The faith community of First Presbyterian Church of Elgin, in seeking to live out God's call for compassion and justice in our world, respectfully asks our congressional...
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Storming the field is youthful exuberanceDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - I am writing to point out some instances of poor sportsmanship on the part of Loyola Academy fans at the football semifinal game at Loyola, which I attended on Nov. 20 a...
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Civil unions will never be enoughDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - “To fear God, tell the truth and make money.” H. C. Paddock, 1852-1935 Mr. Paddock must be spinning in his grave with the favorable message coming from the Heral...
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Unpump the volume, CarpentersvilleDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - As a resident of Carpentersville, the level of music that comes from passing vehicles is becoming a nuisance. The city of Carpentersville should enforce a noise ordinanc...
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Ways to improve juvenile justiceDec 11, 2010 10:00 pm - When I was inducted in June as president of the Illinois State Bar Association, I made a commitment to work closely with our association members to reform our woefully i...
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Keep your cool around school busesDec 10, 2010 10:00 pm - My 3-year-old twins started preschool last week. What should be a wonderful experience has turned into a nightmare because impatient drivers feel the need to honk and go...
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U.S. too quick to go to warDec 10, 2010 10:00 pm - I was drafted into the Army in 1963 and served proudly. In those days if you didn't pass the physical you were a sissy. Since then, after three wars, my mind has changed...
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Keep smoking out of casinosDec 09, 2010 10:00 pm - Keep smoking out of casinos