Downers Grove Opinion
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In defense of Planned ParenthoodDec 16, 2008 10:00 pm - In response to a recent article condemning Planned Parenthood once again, I'm writing this letter in order to show that some community members do support them. No one at...
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Durbin should end call for Ryan pardonDec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - I sent an e-mail to Sen. Dick Durbin expressing my strong disagreement about his request to President Bush to pardon former Gov. George Ryan. Mr. Ryan's personal circum...
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How 'bout taking one for the team?Dec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - We have all heard about how spending is down, how employees are taking pay cuts, and that a recession has now been made official. The federal government is bailing out b...
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"Pay it forward" this holiday seasonDec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - It's inching closer to the holiday season, all people seem to care about recently is the lack of money they have to spend on themselves for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza -...
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Ask cemetery to renew leaseDec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Much has changed since the 1840s when enlightened leaders, Joe Naper among them, moved the Naperville Cemetery from the corner of Benton and Washington to the outskirts ...
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Add Sportsmans to garden plot debateDec 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Potential alternative uses for the Sportsmans Park trapshooting site have been noticeably absent in the ongoing comment about the Caroline Martin Mitchell land along Wes...
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9,637 text messages: A Glen Ellyn affair to rememberDec 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Did they do anything wrong? Or perhaps the question would be better-phrased - wrong enough to warrant firing or a demotion? The attempted firing, then aborted demotion o...
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Weight minimums for models?Dec 11, 2008 10:00 pm - The average model is 23 pounds lighter and 7 inches taller than the average woman. I think a minimum weight should be imposed on models, because by doing so we would pro...
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Clinton used to dealing in failureDec 09, 2008 10:00 pm - President-elect Barack Obama's appointment of Senator Hillary Clinton as secretary of state was a good choice for him. Obama has no relevant accomplishments or experienc...
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Thanks to all who help animalsDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - As the holidays draw near, I always like to stop and reflect on all the blessings I have received. Celebrating the joy of the season provides that "warm fuzzy." And eve...