Downers Grove Opinion
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Breathe new life into voiceless creaturesMay 01, 2009 11:00 pm - With National Volunteer Week just completed, I would like to acknowledge and express my sincere appreciation to the many outstanding volunteers who serve A.D.O.P.T. Anim...
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City's stimulus plan a real eye-openerMay 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Having recently become aware of Naperville's apparent economic stimulus plan, I am comforted in knowing that our community is in good hands and that recovery is just aro...
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Transparency important in courtApr 29, 2009 11:00 pm - In a day when President Obama releases once-secret documents pertaining to harsh U.S. interrogation techniques and DuPage County government makes the payment of every bi...
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Really respecting taxpayer interests?Apr 29, 2009 11:00 pm - All school board members take an oath of office and swear to respect taxpayer interests by serving as a faithful protector of the school district's assets. Despite the c...
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Naperville should quit cell tower planApr 26, 2009 11:00 pm - As president of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, I strongly object to the proposed installation of a 154-foot tall cell tower on Naperville property next t...
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Why no mention of Lisle 'Tea Party?'Apr 26, 2009 11:00 pm - I couldn't believe that Lisle's Tax Day Tea Party apparently didn't merit a mention in your article on same parties held in the area. Elk Grove Village's gathering of 12...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Generation next: If you want to feel good about the next generation, then go to the Web and visit the "Palatine's Promise" page for Palatine High School. Students produc...
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Volunteers huge help in tough timesApr 24, 2009 11:00 pm - This year's theme "Celebrating People in Action" for National Volunteer Week, April 19 - April 25, is an incredibly appropriate sentiment with regard to DuPage Children'...
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Be smart when 'Facebook stalking'Apr 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Status updates. Photo albums. Top friends. Relationship statuses. A day without these applications could potentially be a teen's worst nightmare. Admit it: you've been "...
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Canceled speech sends bad messageApr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Controversial though he may be, I have to agree with author Bill Ayers' reaction to Naperville North High School's decision to cancel his engagement. Considering the sch...