Downers Grove Opinion
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Net metering key to low utility ratesMay 26, 2016 11:00 pm - As an Illinois business owner, I wish to respond to an op-ed ("Reform net metering for equity with solar power," May 13) by a former Michigan utility regulator, Monica M...
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What is Naperville's real agenda?May 20, 2016 12:01 am - There is more to the Naperville Township Road Commissioner vs the City of Naperville than free mulch as some residents have mentioned. The major issue is future taxes fo...
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Editorial: Suburban memorial could keep alive issues of justice in Sandra Bland's deathMay 17, 2016 11:00 pm - A Naperville woman has a street in Prairie View, Texas, named after her as a civil rights reminder. Shouldn't something be done in Sandra Bland's memory close to home in...
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Editorial: Reflecting on Sandra Bland tragedy is an opportunity to get betterMay 16, 2016 11:00 pm - There are many different ways to look at the Texas traffic stop last July that led to the arrest of Sandra Bland and ultimately her death, all of them to some extent rig...
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City misleading in township disputeMay 16, 2016 1:00 am - There has been a lot of publicity recently about the City of Naperville's efforts to consolidate the unincorporated portions of Naperville Township into the city. Unfort...
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Getting COD back on trackMay 15, 2016 1:00 am - By Deanne Mazzochi Guest columnist Since its inception nearly 50 years ago, College of DuPage has provided more than 1 million students with high-quality, affordable edu...
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Township supervisor motives are suspectMay 14, 2016 1:00 am - Regarding Naperville Township Supervisor Rachel Ossyra's closing comments in the May 9 "Roads" story, what has become increasingly apparent is that Rachel is the one who...
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Editorials: Streamlining chain of command an important part of reforming townshipsMay 10, 2016 11:00 pm - Townships often are in the crosshairs when critics take aim at Illinois' large and expensive collection of local governments. With 6,963 taxing bodies, we're far and awa...
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Will Obama divulge his personal files?May 04, 2016 1:01 am - I recently noted that our president is once again preaching transparency, the same transparency he promised to us concerning the discussion on his health care bill, that...
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Global vaccines should be a priorityMay 02, 2016 1:00 am - As a Shot at Life Champion, I frequently say or write "vaccines work." I may be advocating with my legislator, tweeting my opinion, or speaking to a local civic organiza...