Prospect Heights Opinion
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Candidates’ contempt for COD studentsMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - You would expect a trustee of the College of DuPage to hold the interests of its students in the highest regard and be anxious to discuss the issues and listen to their ...
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Candidate shows passion, leadershipMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - I am writing to endorse the candidacy of Erin Birt for College of DuPage Trustee in the April 5 election. I have known her professionally and personally for over five ye...
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For Borden library: McCarthy, Bednar, Gross, Tepe, IqbalMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board The Gail Borden Library represents the best in Elgin. It’s beautiful, its programs are innovative. It draws people in to learn. So it might ...
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State must keep promise to teachersMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - I am a retired teacher, and let’s set the record straight. As a retired teacher I am responsible for my own health insurance. Many teachers do not retire under the age o...
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Put the needs of Americans firstMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - Egypt, Syria, Libya will all need help. We need oil. The U.S. taxpayer could use help at the gas pump. If we are to send help, let’s be paid in oil first. Let’s put Amer...
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Kirk snub left sour taste for groupMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - A senator’s duty is to respectfully listen to constituent concerns, seek to understand them, and then take appropriate action. Sen. Mark Kirk and his staff have failed m...
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For Oakton Community College: Wadhwa, StaleyMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - Three strong candidates are seeking two six-year terms at Oakton Community College. The fiscally responsible board, including incumbent Jody Wadhwa, has kept the school ...
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Quinn dismantling mental health safety netMar 15, 2011 2:00 am - Though the pressing recent issues of the goings on in Wisconsin and the attack on workers and the middle class, the silent war on states’ social safety nets, specificall...
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For Mount Prospect Dist. 57: Leane, Sonnefeldt, CompostoMar 15, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Over the past several years, Mount Prospect Elementary District 57 has been in the news more often than it would have liked: a bus driver in...
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Let’s be reasonable on gun controlMar 15, 2011 12:00 am - When will the next massacre happen? Who will be a victim? Maybe it will be your neighbor. Maybe it will be your senator or congressman. Maybe it will be you or a loved o...