Downers Grove Opinion
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ACORN probe needed immediatelySep 23, 2009 11:00 pm - As a clear view of ACORN finally emerges, it is useful to know how important ACORN has been for President Obama over the years. In a speech to ACORN in November 2007 he...
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Use sensitivity in school-faith mattersSep 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Friday night football, a staple in high school culture, may have been missing a few more players than usual last week. As teams took to the field in many suburbs, observ...
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Leo family thanks support systemSep 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Our lives were forever changed when Joe Leo was left a quadriplegic from a ski accident on March 14. Now, six months later, Joe and I wish to give regard to our support ...
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Carter needs to be an elder statesmanSep 22, 2009 11:00 pm - I think it is time for former President Jimmy Carter to start playing the role of an elder statesman. During the administration of former President George W. Bush, he br...
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Racist for disliking Oprah, Obama?Sep 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Oprah Winfrey, with all the diverse media and hoopla surrounding her name, persona, and every move (and pound gained), gives new meaning to the term "narcissistic." She ...
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Mom's death bares end-of-life issuesSep 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Whether we want to admit it or not, American is facing more than just a financial and health care crisis. We are in the midst of a spiritual and social crisis as well. B...
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Military sacrifice reason for free pressSep 21, 2009 11:00 pm - I wish to second the Sept. 18 Fence Post letter by Patricia Wyllie in which she points out the deplorable treatment of news items concerning our soldiers and Marines by ...
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Look inward, Milton BradleySep 21, 2009 11:00 pm - So, Milton Bradley doesn't like Chicago. Sorry, Milton, but life is hard, you know. Let's see, you make $10 million a year and you haven't produced. Before that, you cam...
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Need help on Carol Stream food driveSep 19, 2009 11:00 pm - What does it take to help someone? What does it take to provide food to someone who hasn't enough? What does it take to restock the shelves of local food pantries? Answ...
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Asking the questions while we still canSep 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Some questions for D.C. politicians on a few topics. Taxes: why is the list of what is not taxed shorter than the list of what is taxed? Czars: Why so many and how will...