Downers Grove Opinion
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Success of GOP policies is showingJun 14, 2018 1:00 am - With the results of the May jobs report in hand, it is clear that under Republican leadership, our economy is booming. Over five months have passed since the Congress pa...
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City's 'humane' puppy law doesn't go far enoughJun 13, 2018 1:00 am - "Disheartened" is the nicest word I can say about Naperville's June 5 council meeting dealing with an animal welfare ordinance. Three things came to mind while listening...
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What democracy looks and sounds likeJun 09, 2018 1:00 am - On June 4, I stood with dozens of other protesters outside a private fundraiser Rep. Roskam was holding with his donors in Wheaton. Along with the other protesters, I sm...
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Representative won't stand up to governorJun 09, 2018 1:00 am - State Rep. Grant Wehrli likes to blame Speaker Madigan for all the state's woes. His favorite saying is "what Madigan is best at …" Well, what Wehrli is best at is being...
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Opening the door to corruptionJun 09, 2018 1:00 am - Is anyone else feeling the angst and terror like I am that accompanies the reign of Donald the Terrible? I have never experienced such total disregard and abuse of power...
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Thwarting governmentJun 05, 2018 1:00 am - Recently, I saw an ad on TV warning that Trump's judicial appointments are being thwarted by the Democrats in Congress. Underwriting this ad is the Judicial Crisis Netwo...
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Schools must offer advanced science, mathJun 02, 2018 1:00 am - Recently, two of my doctors took legal action against their separate wealthy suburban high school districts, each going to the U.S. Supreme Court to force these district...
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Nothing 'given' to IranMay 25, 2018 1:00 am - I'm responding to previous letter writers who claimed U.S. tax dollars were "given" to Iran. It was never given to Iran. It was never our money to begin with. None of U....
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Another shootingMay 25, 2018 1:00 am - Here we go again. Another school shooting and still no solutions. How is it the estimated 14 million members/supporters of the NRA can keep the rest of us hostage to the...
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Poor road-work planningMay 07, 2018 1:00 am - Here is one question that's appropriate no matter where you live. Why do municipalities allow the tear-up of roads so far in advance of repaving? You're left to rumble t...