Downers Grove Opinion
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Next time, endorse a winner: RoskamNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - The Daily Herald seems to have trouble getting the message that people of the 6th District prefer to be represented by someone who lives in the 6th District, knows his n...
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Harrowing near-miss in first voteNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - I turned 18 in September and was extremely excited that my first voting experience would be for this presidential election. I went to my assigned polling place right aft...
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Daily Herald bias showing in captionNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - In the Oct. 21 L&E section, the caption used under the photo in the Jeffrey Wright article showcased the Herald's subtle political bias. Next to the photo of Jeffrey Wri...
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Book Road plan may cause big problemsNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - I am writing in regards to the proposed Book Road extension. I have many concerns with the serious issues the extension will cause. The main issue is safety and privacy...
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Don't delay fight on social security woesNov 03, 2008 10:00 pm - News reports say Social Security benefits will go up in 2009 by 5.8 percent, the most in 25 years. Many people may applaud this as a boon to senior citizens at a time w...
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Editorial on deputy raises hypocriticalNov 02, 2008 10:00 pm - Your piece on DuPage County deputies' pay raises is hypocritical. On the opinion page your mission statement proclaims: "To fear God, tell the truth, and make money." It...
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'Walk to Remember' for all babiesNov 02, 2008 10:00 pm - I have been a "Walk to Remember" coordinator for the past four years. Regarding Jim Davis' column of Oct. 24, it's important to note that the support group, the walk, an...
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Our picks for Tuesday: DuPage CountyNov 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Federal President - Barack Obama (D) Senate - Dick Durbin (D)* U.S. House 6th District - Jill Morgenthaler (D) 13th District - Judy Biggert (R) * 14th District - Bill Fo...
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Bad time to ask for $21 millionNov 01, 2008 11:00 pm - The Lisle Park District wants your vote Nov. 4 for a new building costing over $21 million. They want to do away with the Meadows Center, claiming it would cost $10 mill...
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Time for new blood in DuPage CountyNov 01, 2008 11:00 pm - The Republican politicians of DuPage County, from their recent television ads and the publication of "DuPage Review", would have us believe that they are to be credited ...