Park Ridge Opinion
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Moving primary an easy reform fixApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Just last week, I called on Illinois legislators to move the 2010 gubernatorial primary from the blistering cold of February - which keeps voters and poll workers away -...
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How about limiting those free rides?Apr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - If State Rep. Suzi Bassi would like to do something constructive while saving some money for the well-run state of Illinois, why not limit the free rides for seniors to ...
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Removing ramps violates ADAApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - The Herald's March 15th article on handicap ramps (curb cuts) was missing some vital information. This issue is not about fixing a few handicap ramps, although there are...
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Our leaders should listen to MargaretApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Margaret Thatcher once said, "The problem with socialism is sooner or later you run out of spending other people's money." I wonder if Pelosi, Reid, and the White House ...
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A rotten egg floats, fresh one sinksApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - In these days when Washington is seeking ways to help unemployed the media finds delight in highlighting the unemployment figures for each day. Not a very inspirational ...
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Beware the Bible as a state tax guideApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - A recent Daily Herald article contains Governor Quinn's quote regarding taxes: "I think the principle is as old as the Bible. Taxes should be based on ability to pay." ...
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Keep council-manager form of governmentApr 06, 2009 11:00 pm - The Council-Manager form of government has served Elgin citizens for over 50 years. With its focus on political leadership, nonpartisanship and professional code of ethi...
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Nursing homes ill-equipped for mentally illApr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Recently the Daily Herald ran a story on the harm done by the practice of housing people with mental illness in nursing homes. ("Tragic Results: What can happen when the...
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Give people their money backApr 04, 2009 11:00 pm - I would like to see the Hon. Mark S. Kirk enter a house bill for the stimulus package. Since the treasury holds the peoples' income tax money, it is the people's money, ...
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U-46 cuts unfair to kids, teachersApr 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 recently cut 500 positions. Many of these were administrative positions. People originally gave up teaching positions to take these admin...