Downers Grove Opinion
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Ready for change in Lisle TownshipMar 21, 2017 12:01 am - The binding referendum to consolidate road services between Lisle and Naperville Townships in the April 4 elections is only one of three responsibilities townships have ...
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Who's really our biggest terror threat?Mar 20, 2017 1:00 am - In the wake of Trump's latest travel ban I just had to consult the dictionary once again for key word definitions pertaining to the fact this ban is to be enacted to pre...
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New leadership is needed in LisleMar 19, 2017 12:01 am - I've lived in Lisle for over 38 years, raised my kids here and have been proud to call Lisle home. Not unlike other communities, our village has had its share of challen...
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Roskam should take Hyde's words to heartMar 17, 2017 12:01 am - "The matter before this body is a question of lying under oath … your judgment should rise above politics, above partisanship, above polling data. That none of us is abo...
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Are we really OK with cuts to poor, elderly?Mar 13, 2017 12:00 am - Donald Trump and his Republican minions are proposing unbelievable draconian budget cuts to the already tattered social safety net. Paul Ryan and his ilk are reportedly...
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Endorsements: Fenne, Markwell for College of DuPage boardMar 12, 2017 12:00 am - What a difference an election cycle makes at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. Two years ago, it seemed like everyone and their brothers were running for the board, a...
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Giangreco didn't deserve his suspensionMar 11, 2017 11:01 pm - I support Mark Giangreco's right to free speech. I do not support ABC 7's suspension of Mark Giangreco's because of his political tweet. One has to wonder if ABC's decad...
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Time for a state graduated tax rateMar 06, 2017 12:00 am - When Rauner won the governorship 30 months ago, he allowed the Quinn temporary 5 percent Illinois state tax rate to fall to 3.75 percent. That's led to a $4 billion loss...
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Endorsements: Broda for Lisle mayor; Hettich, Carballo, Grau for village board.Mar 03, 2017 12:00 am - Village president: Broda There are stark political battle lines in Lisle where the administration headed by longtime Mayor Joseph Broda is under fire from candidates r...
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Brodhead, Coyne, Isaac, Krummen for Naperville councilFeb 28, 2017 12:00 am - Naperville voters will choose four city council members from a talented and diverse pool of eight candidates that features incumbents Judy Brodhead, Kevin Coyne, Kevin G...