Bolingbrook Opinion
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Not happy with Obama or McCainAug 04, 2008 11:00 pm - A few weeks ago the Daily Herald published a letter I wrote listing the reasons I would not vote for Barack Obama for president. Several readers responded by assuming th...
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Stores have created a parking problemAug 01, 2008 11:00 pm - I am writing this opinion as a resident of Lakewood Crossings in Naperville. We live right by the brand new shopping center that includes Whole Foods and several other s...
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Giving back in a winning wayAug 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Giving back in a winning way: When Michael Mendel bought a $100 raffle ticket, he was hoping to win big. But not for himself. The St. Charles business owner had other th...
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Liberal favoritism in the news mediaJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - There will always be some Democrats who continue to deny that the mainstream media bias tilts heavily in their favor, despite daily examples. However, I was not surprise...
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Quit stalling on needed capital planJul 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Even as Naperville and surrounding communities continue to grow and prosper, our infrastructure needs have become ever more pressing. From the congestion on Route 59 to ...
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Landfill issue isn't overJul 19, 2008 11:00 pm - A while ago, there was quite a bit of concern over a proposed landfill for the Yorkville/Kendall County area. The original permit application was pulled. But the issue w...
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Deterring bad guys from having gunsJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - The Supreme Court has ruled that the Second Amendment to the Constitution establishes a personal right to own a handgun for self-defense. Formerly, courts have held that...
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Biofuel source needs legislative attentionJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - A recent letter from Mr. Myles of Aurora highlighted a potential energy source that is languishing for lack of legislative action at the state and/or federal level; ener...
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Roskam not strong on the environmentJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I recently arrived home to find a door handle flyer for Rep. Peter Roskam which, with its photography and generalized claims, seems to imply that he cares about the envi...
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Produce ethanol without using cornJul 14, 2008 11:00 pm - To reduce dependence on foreign oil, government has promoted the use of corn-based ethanol. This goal is laudable, but has led to some unintended consequences. Higher de...