Downers Grove Opinion
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Use common sense on pension problemJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - There's been a lot of hand-wringing lately about Illinois' $42 billion unfunded pension liability and the $22 billion deficit in the teachers pension fund. But there has...
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Saturday SoapboxJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Tough sentence warranted: This week, DuPage Circuit Judge Kathryn Creswell sentenced a Lombard man to 65 years in prison for opening fire on three local police officers...
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Support pediatric cancer researchJul 09, 2008 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, June 24, my five-year-old daughter, Katie, and I walked all over Capitol Hill in Washington to meet with Illinois legislators to ask them for continued fundi...
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Obama can't be put in elitist categoryJul 07, 2008 11:00 pm - I would like to respond to Ms. Valerie Benson (June 21 Fence Post) and her claims that Barack and Michelle Obama are somehow "elitist" and "American Royalty" because Mr....
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A curmudgeon's guide to 4th of July festival funJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Yes, of course I enjoyed Jake Griffin's story on the front page of Thursday's paper. I helped him come up with the concept. It offered all sorts of useful tips on how to...
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Democrats block energy solutionsJun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - The Democrats seem obsessed with America's image and how America is viewed by the rest of the world. Unfortunately their solution is generally to attack America and try ...
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At least Birkett talks a good gameJun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - I read with interest the Daily Herald article on Joe Birkett ramping up for yet another run at state office. Illinois needs someone who talks a good law and order game, ...
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Strive for regional fireworks showJun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - When Batavia offered a different twist on the traditional Fourth of July fireworks celebration more than 20 years ago, it would boost the city past others in boasting of...
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Saturday Soapbox: DuPage CountyJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Tips from a champion: How often is it that a child gets a personal audience with a five-time Olympic medalist? Well, just this week, swimmer Josh Davis was on hand with...
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Students and First Amendment rightsJun 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Students and First Amendment rights This is in response to Melissa Jenco's piece on high school journalists and the First Amendment. As a current student of public polic...