Downers Grove Opinion
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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...
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Toby Keith rare artist to stand up to the leftFeb 18, 2017 11:01 pm - Congratulations to the Naperville Exchange Club for booking Toby Keith. His appearance, no doubt, will be a huge draw for Ribfest 2017. Not only is he an A-list traditio...
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All governments should record meetingsFeb 13, 2017 12:00 am - Somewhat surprisingly, many governmental units, including some in Naperville, still do not videotape and post their official meetings online for public view. There are ...
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Hijab Day a chance to live in another worldFeb 11, 2017 11:01 pm - What does hijab mean to me? It means allegiance to God and my community, a shield against immorality and a mark of modesty. It's a grave misconception that the veil tak...
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'Dictator' definition isn't so funnyFeb 11, 2017 12:00 am - Just for yucks, I consulted my Webster's Dictionary to look up the noun "dictator." 1a: describes the emergency senate appointing of a person of ancient Rome; 1b: one ho...