Downers Grove Opinion
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U.S. bonds give Chinese some worryApr 09, 2009 11:00 pm - The Chinese already hold $1 trillion in U.S. bonds, and Barack Obama wants them to help finance his $787 billion economic stimulus package as well as his plans to increa...
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Abortion is a human rights issueApr 09, 2009 11:00 pm - I strongly disagree with the March 12 letter of Dereck Paschal. Abortion is not a religious issue, it's a human rights issue. Mr. Paschal must have forgotten that before...
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Listening is part of productive dialogueApr 09, 2009 11:00 pm - We can certainly understand why parents and residents would be upset about a public school hosting remarks by Bill Ayers, a former member of the Weather Underground dome...
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Restore excellence at College of DuPageApr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - The College of DuPage is a great institution. On Tuesday, voters can restore trust between the community and the board of trustees and between the board and faculty, st...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Leadership in tough times: Kudos to Des Plaines City Manager Jason Bajor, who announced last week he would not accept a pay raise, given the suburb's fiscal constraints ...
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Choice is clear in Lisle mayor raceApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - For anyone who has had the chance to watch the Lisle mayoral debate, or for anyone who has reviewed the positions of the candidates, the choice is clear. Joe Broda dese...
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Thanks for Naperville candidate forumMar 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Kudos to the Naperville League of Women Voters for their sponsoring the City Council Candidate Forum this past Sunday at the Naperville Public Library. One thing I lear...
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Great news is he's not my mayorMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - A few had unpleasant experiences in dealing with Major Broda and his city government. Lisle had annexed property adjacent to me for a proposed Inland subdivision known a...
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Say 'yes' to Roselle fire districtMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - The Roselle Fire Protection District, led by three appointed trustees, makes sure unincorporated residents near Roselle get fire and ambulance service. It now contracts ...
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Vote 'yes' on ECC referendumMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College has put forth a strong argument for a tax increase in a horrible economy when many are facing job loss and foreclosure: ECC is where careers are ...