Downers Grove Opinion
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Festival cutbacks aren't wisest choiceMar 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Just a few days ago in this space, we urged suburban residents to resist the temptation to let fear of this wretched economy get the best of us. Rather than hunkering d...
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Why you shouldn't go digitalMar 06, 2009 10:00 pm - If we want to solve the economic crisis all we have to do is not update our televisions from analog to digital. Congress recently approved delaying the nation's local br...
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A cautionary tale of letter writing and politicsMar 05, 2009 10:00 pm - May I direct your attention to a Fence Post letter appearing elsewhere on this page? It's headlined, "Response to Herald story on District 204." Submitted by four school...
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Response to Herald story on District 204Mar 05, 2009 10:00 pm - We would like to respond to the Daily Herald's March 3 article, "Six agree on new Dist. 204 victim's rights policy." First, we are very disappointed with the way the cur...
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Higher standard needed for objectorsMar 04, 2009 10:00 pm - I attended the College of DuPage Election Board hearings in support of candidates whose appearance on the ballot was being challenged for trivial or exaggerated objectio...
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Taking advantage of a clerical error?Mar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - I applaud those who take it upon themselves to run for office and serve as public servants in often difficult and thankless roles. They make many sacrifices in order to ...
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'Change' takes on a new meaningMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - President Obama has promised change, and his appointments to high ranking positions in his administration certainly illustrate change. Bill Richardson, William Lynn III,...
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County board support thankedMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the many who supported me in my pursuits over the past year to be elected and appointed to the DuPage County Boa...
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How not to handle a student sex caseMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The victim. That's where everyone's concern must be focused when there are allegations of sexual assault against a child. Those accused, especially if they also are chil...
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Promote health, not competitionFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Several red flags went up after reading yesterday's first week update on your "Fittest Loser" contest. I am very concerned about the safety of this competition and the m...