Downers Grove Opinion
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The SoapboxJan 11, 2014 9:14 am - New to our weather lexicon: Just when we thought we had encountered every possible weather phenomenon — this is the Chicago area, after all — on Friday we were treated t...
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Rebuttal to Brazile’s good and bad timesJan 09, 2014 3:40 am - Rebuttal to Brazile’s good and bad times Donna Brazile must have spent 2013 living under a rock. After reading this syndicated columnist’s Tale of Two Cities Jan. 2...
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The SoapboxJan 04, 2014 4:00 am - Extra, extra: It’s not exactly news, but it is good to see that educators can finally show evidence that extracurriculars help students in the classroom. And state educa...
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Still no answer about Obama Africa tripDec 23, 2013 3:40 am - I have heard the word “transparency” used by our administration multiple times, but I don’t find it to be true. I have been trying to find out how much the president’s f...
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The SoapboxDec 21, 2013 4:00 am - As Christmas Day approaches, we can’t help but think of the many ways people in the suburban area have demonstrated the spirit of the holidays all year long. This editio...
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Moylan vote ‘on the right side of history’Dec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I am writing as a constituent of the 55th District. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Rep. Marty Moylan for casting his vote in favor of marriage equality dur...
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Why do we continue with foreign aid?Dec 14, 2013 3:40 am - I read and basically agree with Lee Hamilton’s column regarding the congressional budget. However, I did find it interesting that he talks about increasing taxes and cut...
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Editorial: It’s the best time to share the wealthDec 11, 2013 8:35 am - A front-page story Tuesday on the so-called “new rich” of U.S. adults — those with household income of $250,000 or more — increasing in numbers in America, comes at a fo...
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Not teachers’ fault state fell downDec 10, 2013 3:40 am - Not teachers’ fault state fell down So, let’s get this straight. I have contributed into the state retirement system for my 38 years of teaching in Illinois. Eight ...
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Madigan has mismanaged government too longDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - Seeing the huge, beaming smile on Mike Madigan’s face as he celebrated passage of Illinois’ pension “reform” bill, front page, Dec. 4, did not do much to assuage my conc...