Wheeling Opinion
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Sounds like dose of reality is neededMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - The news that Citigroup is seeking permission from Treasury Secretary Geithner to pay bonuses in part to deal with employees threatening to leave because of pay restrict...
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Sometimes you have to call it what it isMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - According to the news, it's been reported that we may not refer to this illness as the "Swine Flu." Apparently it is politically incorrect. It is offensive to the pork...
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Fannie and Freddie just as bad as AIGMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - After the article appeared in the Daily Herald about millions of dollars of bonuses to be paid out by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, I waited for the expected storm of publ...
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Be careful stewards of public's trustMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - One newly elected mayor fired the help. One new trustee almost swore in frustration. Other newly elected leaders took the helm far more quietly this week with pledges t...
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Cook action sends message on taxesMay 05, 2009 11:00 pm - It may prove to be more symbol than substance, but a very attention-getting symbol it is. On Tuesday, the Cook County Board, all too often a body that merely shifts to t...
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Gay marriage is part of progressMay 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Exactly how do you respond to the level of ignorance displayed in Fence Post writer's Gene Maril "Gay marriage equals special treatment?" Contending that "special rights...
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District 214 winners thank communityMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - We want to thank all of the citizens of District 214 that voted for us and High School District 214 on April 7. District 214 has long history of providing students of ou...
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Campaign was a valuable experienceMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - I would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude to the 1,200 plus voters in the Wheeling area for coming out in my support, and for the Daily Herald's endorsement a...
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Great improvements to Rob Roy courseMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - The park commissioners of Prospect Heights should get a great big thank you. Their insight saw a need for sprucing up of the Rob Roy Golf course, and especially for the ...
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Schools are appropriately cautiousMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Many suburban students will be getting extra days off this week as a result of swine flu precautions. As Daily Herald staff writers Matt Arado and Robert McCoppin report...