Downers Grove Opinion
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Logan Rayburn Chosen for 2015 Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Boston, MAJun 14, 2015 11:00 pm - NAPERVILLE, IL - Logan Rayburn, a sophomore at St. Francis High School of Wheaton, IL has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders ...
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The governor is not listeningJun 13, 2015 1:00 am - Gov. Rauner's so-called "turnaround agenda" is failing miserably. To date: 29 units of government have approved his agenda representing slightly more than 900,000 people...
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Bipartisan effort to curb 'superbugs'Jun 11, 2015 1:00 am - As an encouraging bipartisan note, Congressman Danny Davis of Chicago and my own congressman, Peter Roskam of Wheaton are at the forefront in Congress in addressing the ...
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Editorial: The Cook County sheriff's deputies' Super Bowl abuse of sick timeJun 09, 2015 11:00 pm - Few of us begrudge the extra costs - even the sometimes substantial extra costs - that accompany a professional sports championship. The planning. The ticker tape parade...
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Media, it's 'unless' proven guiltyJun 06, 2015 1:00 am - As a criminal defense lawyer who has tried many cases over 44 years, I cringe every time the media misstates the basic presumption of innocence that all citizens enjoy. ...
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Will Herald stop runnng arrest mugs?Jun 02, 2015 12:01 am - I applaud the editorial in the May 31 Daily Herald, emphasizing the importance of the "innocent until proven guilty" principle, and cautioning against a rush to judgment...
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Editorial: New tools are available on government spending; use themMay 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Analyzing Kane County government spending became easier Monday with the launch of a new web portal that officials say provides "unprecedented access to Kane County's fin...
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The Soapbox: Denny Hastert, did we hardly know ye?May 28, 2015 11:00 pm - Denny, we hardly knew ye? The indictment of former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert of Plano has been stunning, to be sure. A native son and for so long a pride ...
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Editorial: Local schools, colleges should be controlled locally, not in SpringfieldMay 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Legislators' efforts to meddle in the affairs of local community college districts stalled Friday and for all the right reasons. Liz Brown, of the Illinois Council of Co...
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Maybe a murder every 23 hours?May 26, 2015 7:01 am - I would like to commend John Noll on his opinion letter in the May 6 Daily Herald. Ever since the Ferguson, Missouri, incident I have been thinking the same thoughts but...