Downers Grove Opinion
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Experience speaks louder than promiseJan 12, 2010 10:00 pm - As an Illinois resident, I am well aware of the spiel of empty promises we are used to hearing from politicians in the past and as we approach the upcoming primary elect...
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Candidate eager to make a differenceJan 12, 2010 10:00 pm - I realize there are a number of candidates eager to replace state Rep. Bob Biggins, who is stepping down after a distinguished career. I have lived in Lombard for 15 yea...
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A winning team for Villa ParkJan 12, 2010 10:00 pm - I have been a Villa Park resident for 25 years, raising three children who are now adults. We have been very fortunate to have Dan Cronin as a reliable and helpful publi...
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Quick fix for low bridge problem?Jan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - After reading Marco Santana's Jan. 8 article on bridge debris, I realized that I had seen a "fix" several times om my drive to Atlanta in November this year. In Kentucky...
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Try to prevent worst from happeningJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - "The freak accident" read the lee of the Jan. 8 front page story. "Freak accident" read the title of Jim Davis' editorial. Maybe the revelation that multiple crashes ha...
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Nothing but promises on jobsJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - I have heard all the political candidates say they will create new jobs. Everyone knows that the government does not create jobs other then for themselves or their frien...
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Know of what you speak on term limitsJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - District representation addresses the method of electing members of the Naperville City Council and nothing more. Term limits also addresses only the terms served by the...
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Cougar sighting near Naperville?Jan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - I wish to caution people about leaving their pets outside in DuPage County. We were driving back from a luncheon at my sister's on Dec. 31. It was a late lunch and we we...
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A state candidate with special skillsJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Over the years I have had many opportunities to volunteer with worthy candidates for many levels of government. What I've learned is that the local seats are the most vi...
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West sweatshirts an important gestureJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Thank you, Glenbard High School District 87 community, for supporting the English Language Learners sweatshirt project. Because of your generosity I was able to give 85 ...