Oak Park Opinion
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Protect planet even in hard economic timesApr 23, 2016 1:00 am - As Illinois prepares for its 11th month without a budget, it's understandable that residents may wonder why lawmakers would be concerned about anything but resolving the...
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Education needs advocacy of unionsMar 12, 2015 1:00 am - During his visit to Lake County last week, Gov. Rauner made it clear: he does not care about facts, he does not respect teachers and he is not focused on actually improv...
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‘Chained CPI’ unfair to nation’s veteransApr 15, 2013 5:00 am - I served this great nation for over four decades. My fellow veterans and I are proud that our country was able to count on us. Now we’re counting on the benefits we earn...
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War in Syria needs careful managementJul 12, 2012 4:05 pm - There is deep concern by world leaders and ordinary citizens of the world that the civil war in Syria could lead to a Third World War if events are not properly managed ...
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Driving distractions come in all formsDec 29, 2011 12:41 pm - This week, our series of distracted driving editorials has focused on texting and cellphone use. But distractions come in all forms. The advances in technology have led ...
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Could the events of 1929 revisit us?Dec 19, 2011 4:01 am - Now that another season of economic ups and downs is over, one wonders if the world is moving toward another economic and political disaster like the one in 1929. Not on...
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They're hiding key records from youNov 14, 2021 9:06 am - A strong majority of Illinois senators, including many from our suburbs, sent Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn a bill Thursday that would make it much more difficult for taxpay...
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Increase safety at nursing homesAug 11, 2010 6:11 pm - Illinois legislators are debating legislation that could significantly improve how nursing homes are run and regulated. AgeOptions, the Area Agency on Aging of suburban ...
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Parties, leadership are already limitedAug 16, 2010 1:42 pm - Your editorial, "Talking about an Illinois Revolution" turned our campaign finance reform law upside down. Contrary to your claims, the law does not limit how much anyo...
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State must stand for something, BobNov 08, 2021 7:22 am - DuPage County Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom has been quoted as saying that "The state cannot afford to be all things to all people." Absolutely, Bob, you are right. C...
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