Wood Dale Opinion
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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...
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Editorial: Find middle ground on adjuncts who are retiredDec 03, 2014 4:01 am - When the school year ends, Oakton Community College plans to dismiss dozens of adjunct instructors who are retired and collecting a state pension. The school recently wa...
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No immigrant should get special treatmentDec 01, 2014 4:01 am - The president has just passed his amnesty program, disguised as "immigration reform." I love the way he, Sen. Dick Durbin and the others wring their hands at the "broken...
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Editorial: Right to start early on campus smoking banNov 24, 2014 10:00 pm - Watching young people light up a cigarette and take a long drag makes us wonder how they can ignore the dangers of smoking. The message is certainly clear, from the warn...
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The true role of an 'investor'Nov 22, 2014 11:01 pm - The true role of an 'investor' The media uses Wall Street and investor as if they were the same. These are not investors but greedy stockbrokers, investment funds, ...
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The SoapboxNov 22, 2014 4:01 am - Scrape it off: A Palatine High School cross country runner was seriously hurt this week when a car hit him, and Palatine police cited the driver for failure to yiel...
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Editorial: 'No Refusal' DUI crackdowns are useful toolNov 18, 2014 10:00 pm - Kane County has started its own holiday tradition, one that has the potential to save lives. It's a tradition that we'd like to see expanded in other suburban areas as w...
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Exodus of public employees? C'mon.Nov 17, 2014 4:01 am - Metra has given raises of 15 percent and more. Like every other public employer organization, they use the justification of hiring and retaining employees. I have yet to...
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The SoapboxNov 15, 2014 4:01 am - Some opinions require lots of words and elaboration. Some don't. This is Saturday Soapbox, briefly stated commentary from the Daily Herald's editors. Just aski...
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Something to watch at Soldier FieldNov 10, 2014 11:01 pm - Bring back the Honey Bears! At least there would be something worth watching at Soldier Field. Dan Carlson Wood Dale ...