Prospect Heights Opinion
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Mt. Prospect in way of airport expansionFeb 23, 2015 4:00 am - Here we go again. We just got rid of the O'Hare Airport noise and smell and now Prospect Heights and Wheeling want to build a 7,000 foot runway at Chicago Executive Airp...
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Obama has indeed fought terroristsFeb 20, 2015 12:00 am - Regarding the letter you printed from Mr. David Bugh, I have to ask where he has been hiding the last six years. President Obama sent the Navy Seals to take out Osama ...
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Endorsements: Tibbits for Prospect Heights treasurerFeb 15, 2015 12:00 am - On the heels of a November referendum where Prospect Heights voters said they want to choose their city treasurer, two candidates are running for that position. Three-te...
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Endorsement: Adamson for Prospect Heights city clerkFeb 15, 2015 12:00 am - Two qualified candidates are vying for Prospect Heights City Clerk. Both say communication is a priority - especially improving the city website they agree is outdated. ...
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Worker pensions were earned, not givenJan 18, 2015 12:01 am - Your story about the pensions that will be available to retiring state officials and workers leaves to the conclusion that these are "farewell bonuses." Actually, they a...
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Congress gives banks chance to gouge usDec 26, 2014 4:01 am - Well, Congress passed legislation so that the government wouldn't shut down. In the process, however, they have once again eased control on financial institutions that w...
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Coach appreciates prep sports coverageDec 22, 2014 4:01 am - As I rushed to get my newspaper off the driveway this morning I realized how much I count on the Daily Herald to get info on my beloved St. Viator Lions. We are well on ...
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Excess funds one day; a tax hike the next?Dec 08, 2014 4:01 am - The District 214 school board is proposing a 2.4 percent tax levy hike for next year. This fall the board approved unnecessary spending of $45 million that they had in e...
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Speak up about your school district taxesDec 08, 2014 4:01 am - Citizens, beware! School District 214 has approved a 2.4 percent (increase in the) tax levy for next year. District 214 will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at t...
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The SoapboxDec 06, 2014 4:01 am - Whiskers for charity: Who knew that not shaving could feel so good? Gurnee police officials are winking at the department's personal appearance policy to benefit ch...