Wheeling Opinion
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Holiday should honor DouglassJan 16, 2017 12:00 am - Although Martin Luther King, Jr., was a great leader, I think that, instead of having a holiday for him, our country should have a holiday to honor a different black lea...
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Don't fall for Netanyahu's petulanceJan 01, 2017 12:00 am - How dare Netanyahu criticize our president. The United Nations looked fairly into the issue and ruled that the Israeli settlements have no legal validity. For those who ...
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Moving the wrong wayDec 08, 2016 12:00 am - A gun in every pocket, crowded casinos, a tavern on every corner, and now, we have elected Donald Trump for president. What is this country coming to? Michael Lee Wheel...
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Health insurance is not affordableNov 21, 2016 12:00 am - I agree with anyone who says health insurance is not affordable. JoAnne Lee says she's self-employed, but I'm not employed at all. I lost my job 11 months ago and could ...
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More electronic voting machines, pleaseNov 12, 2016 12:00 am - Why is Cook County so stingy with electronic voting machines? Our polling place is a local school with a large gym where tables were set up for three precincts. I found ...
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Why sweetened beverage tax is OKNov 09, 2016 11:01 pm - Cook County is facing a health crisis. Rates of chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and obesity are skyrocketing, and the health of our families and future ge...
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Vote to eliminate Wheeling Twp. road commissionerNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - Q: How much does it cost to spend your money on 5.4 miles of road in Wheeling Township? Answer: $91,300. Q: How much longer do you need to pay for this expense? Answer: ...
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Trust Schneider to make a differenceNov 03, 2016 1:00 am - When voters in the 10th Congressional District vote in this coming election, they will have the opportunity to choose a candidate for Congress who could really make a di...
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Baggage, not a resumeOct 30, 2016 1:00 am - Totally disagree with your endorsement of Hillary Clinton. You contributed achievements to her resume that she did not do. The C.H.I.P.S. Program was created by Sen. Ke...
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Politics, not workers' welfare, prompt Cook voteOct 26, 2016 11:00 pm - How to solve a problem if you really care about the outcome: Talk to the main players, build consensus, and go with an approach that's effective and that most can live ...