Downers Grove Opinion
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Support Dist. 203 facilities overhaulJan 16, 2008 10:00 pm - On Feb. 5 voters in the city of Naperville will make a choice that could have a significant positive impact for future generations in our learning community. We believe ...
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Illegal immigration can't be ignoredJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - The illegal immigration issue just won't go away. The politicians are hoping it will because they don't want to risk offending the Hispanic-American vote. The illegal i...
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Now Chicago's richest geezers can ride the bus for freeJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - "My expectation is that the legislature will approve the governor's proposal for free transit rides for millionaires who happen to be over 65." So said Illinois House Sp...
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Fix flaws in videotaping confessionsJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois' law requiring the videotaping of all homicide confessions is still young, but it is quickly showing that police departments have much to learn about recording ...
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Success is not due to one individualJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Peter Burchard, former Naperville City Manager and 2007 Person of the Year, may deserve thanks from the residents of Naperville for his years of service to our community...
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Don't use dog race to promote readingJan 11, 2008 10:00 pm - This is in regard to the Jan. 7 story, "Race is on to read this winter." Promoting reading is a laudatory goal. Nevertheless, animal lovers hope the Naperville Public Li...
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Gun control isn't making society saferJan 11, 2008 10:00 pm - I agree with James Foley's Jan. 1 letter that "keeping guns out of the hands of gang members and criminals is a good idea" and "common sense." Unfortunately, one cannot ...
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Stop the presses!Jan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Warning! Warning! Danger! Danger! Self-promoting, semi-gloating and perhaps less-than-timely column approaching! Nonetheless, I had a bunch of end-of-the-year vacation t...
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Series seeks productive actions, not simply another shot at tollwayJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - It's easy to disdain the Illinois tollway. Born of the same lie that frequently justifies unpopular government projects -- think local taxes: "Don't worry; this issue do...
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Something doesn't add up this election yearJan 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Either Hillary Rodham flunked math class at Maine South High School in Park Ridge or she picked up Jethro-style ciphering during her years in Arkansas. How else would yo...