Downers Grove Opinion
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'Won't hurt a bit,' school leaders sayJun 23, 2014 5:01 am - The phrase "this won't hurt a bit" is routinely followed by excruciating pain, not only is it painful but you've been deceived, too. This may be how you felt if you look...
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School board lack of knowledge troublingJun 23, 2014 5:01 am - The article regarding debate by Naperville Unit District 203 over leasing of space for cell towers was both disturbing and enlightening. The disturbing part was that we...
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Survey says: Naperville snobbish, New Lenox boringJun 21, 2014 11:00 pm - Imagine my shock and dismay. While on my first cup of coffee, I received a text message from my sister. Naperville, the town we grew up in, had been decreed the fourth-s...
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The SoapboxJun 21, 2014 5:01 am - Welcome, Goliath! Goliath, Great America's monstrous and terrifying new wooden coaster, is now open to the public. No slings and stones required to take on this...
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Disconnect Ogden from rest of worldJun 19, 2014 12:01 am - Disconnect Ogden from rest of world I found your June 14 article regarding Lisle seeking input (again) how to attract new business on its stretch of Ogden Avenue am...
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Why all the surprise at college loan costs?Jun 13, 2014 12:01 am - Why all the surprise at college loan costs? Maybe I look at commitment differently than most people, but whenever I have signed my name to a mortgage document of an...
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Thank a veteran before it's too lateJun 02, 2014 5:01 am - Some post-Memorial Day thoughts: It is too late to thank those who died in the service of their country, but you can still thank their families, who also paid a huge pri...
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VA should partner with private physiciansJun 02, 2014 5:01 am - The excessive wait times at VA hospitals can easily be solved. At this time patients at VA hospitals have log waits because the system is overwhelmed. This has been a lo...
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The SoapboxMay 31, 2014 5:01 am - Ending well: The political process makes us all angry at times, but when legislative negotiating works, it can be very satisfying. So it is with a once-weak bill in...
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The SoapboxMay 24, 2014 5:01 am - Prevailing protest: Mount Prospect leaders acknowledge their vote against a state-mandated ordinance had no practical effect, but the protest was worth noting. Requ...