Downers Grove Opinion
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Partnerships crucial to nonprofitsNov 03, 2011 5:00 am - As a not-for-profit, we are always seeking support from local businesses. We are fortunate to enjoy many partnerships with local businesses throughout the nine communiti...
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Does the left see no clues here?Nov 02, 2011 5:00 am - Let's see, Stuebenville Ohio, economy booming. Why? Natural Gas. Bismarck, North Dakota, economy booming. Why? Oil exploration. Meanwhile, Obama sends millions to Finla...
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Article on wealthy was ill-timedNov 02, 2011 5:00 am - The Sunday article in the Home and Garden section regarding the North Shore home is in my mind the most ignorant article for this country and peoples’ economic reality. ...
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Some teens would be better off in jailNov 02, 2011 5:00 am - After reading the article “Teen alternatives to jail good for all,” I feel that is not OK to give teenagers alternatives for their bad behaviors and actions. Being a tee...
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Put meaning back in measurement of schoolsNov 02, 2011 5:00 am - Across Illinois, 80 percent of all school districts are said to be “failing” to meet basic standards in reading, math and science. In Northwest Cook County, every single...
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More to worry about than pensionsNov 01, 2011 5:00 am - Shouldn’t our state legislators be discussing stagnant or falling wages and a more equitable tax system in Illinois, the state’s crumbling infrastructure, economic growt...
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Why ignore history of financial miscues?Nov 01, 2011 5:00 am - History has been recorded between the pages of books for eons, perhaps so that future generations might not repeat similar problems of the past. However, past historical...
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Skunks undeserving of ‘nuisance’ labelOct 30, 2011 5:00 am - Skunks undeserving of ‘nuisance’ label Skunks serve a purpose. They eat grubs. If you eliminate the skunks, you will see more Japanese beetles destroy your lovely g...
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Thanks to Roskam for urging FDA to actionOct 30, 2011 5:00 am - Thanks to Roskam for urging FDA to action Recently, I had the chance to meet with Congressman Peter Roskam to talk about the challenges facing people with Type 1 di...
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‘Smarter’ ComEd bills are comingOct 30, 2011 5:00 am - ‘Smarter’ ComEd bills are coming I must admit that I was not pleased that the Illinois legislature gave ComEd its rate hike over the governor’s veto. It seemed to m...