Park Ridge Opinion
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CARS program vs. automotive bailoutAug 18, 2009 11:00 pm - I am marveling at the response to the CARS (Car Allowance Rebate System - aka Cash for Clunkers) program and how many vehicles are being sold in a short period of time. ...
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Delaying cancer treatment suicidalAug 18, 2009 11:00 pm - The July 20 article in the Daily Herald Health and Fitness section should be a wake up call to all Americans about the lunacy of government controlled health-care. The a...
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Red light cameras aren't the best wayAug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Recently, the use of red light cameras by local municipalities has generated a great deal of controversy, discussion and anger. I have received dozens of calls, letters,...
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Publish more about public meetingsAug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - The editorial on loss of transparency was very thought provoking. How can we better support transparency? What is a best practice model for local government transparency...
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Wants increased village transparencyAug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Recently I read Village Manager Ken Fritz claim Schaumburg has no property tax ("Schaumburg cancels Christmas market," July 28). Over the years Mayor Larson and other vi...
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Senators: Get it right on biologicsAug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - As an entity devoted to promoting the businesses of the area and our members; the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is committed to making Illinois and the region the best...
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We need bags to take out trashAug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - In the July 22 Daily Herald, I read with mixed feelings the "Our View" regarding plastic bags. Yes, I agree, they are distributed and accepted so cavalierly - by stores ...
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Why can't park be fixed up in spring?Aug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - I wonder if the Arlington Heights Park District can answer my 7-year-old grandson's question: Why couldn't they do the work on the park in the spring so the kids can use...
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Garden art in alley a charming surpriseAug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Thanks for the background story about the garden art in the alley next door to Fuego Mexican Grill on Campbell Street in downtown Arlington Heights. My friend and I happ...
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LWV health forum good, but hijackedAug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Regarding the Kari Thies letter Aug. 3 about the Healthcare Forum held by the League of Women Voters at the Palatine Library, I too was there, but see no need to call it...