Elmhurst Opinion
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Letter to editor: State testing a waste of time, moneyApr 29, 2015 1:00 am - State testing is just a waste of taxpayers' money and teaching time. I taught high school mathematics for 37 years and this is how I view state testing. We do not need t...
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After-school programs in Illinois help fight crimeApr 17, 2015 1:00 am - As parents and state's attorneys, we have peace of mind knowing that kids are safe and supervised at school during the day while adults are at work. But we're worried ab...
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COD's reform movement just the beginningApr 16, 2015 1:00 am - Last week, voters went to the polls to start a new beginning at College of DuPage. In the nonpartisan election, three "Clean Slate" reformers were elected as new trustee...
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Editorial: Welcome progress toward consensus on O'Hare noiseApr 15, 2015 1:00 am - "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." For residents living near O'Hare International Airport, adding noise to that Benjamin Frankli...
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Education, tolerance is the solutionApr 15, 2015 12:01 am - Education, tolerance is the solution In response to an article by Mr. Guagenti, a barber who states he provides haircuts to everyone. He has missed the point. A bak...
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The SoapboxApr 11, 2015 1:00 am - Baby steps: With more than 6,000 units of government, Illinois easily has the most taxing bodies of any state in the nation. DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin...
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The pure joy of a no-star movie ratingApr 09, 2015 12:01 am - The pure joy of a no-star movie rating Oh, joy! Once again, I thrill at reading the Daily Herald movie review with zero stars. "The DUFF" wins this stellar honor. T...
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Saturday Soapbox: COD, turn lanes, Rosemont cop shootingApr 04, 2015 1:00 am - The mood at COD: There is plenty of criticism of the College of DuPage board that is justifiable, as we have noted, but when does the constant barrage from the far ...
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Bensenville government well runApr 03, 2015 12:01 am - Bensenville government well run I have lived in Bensenville for well over 65 years and have enjoyed most of them. I am now retired and can more easily look at what ...
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Editorial: A bridge too low and the lessons learnedApr 02, 2015 1:00 am - Which force is stronger: A lot of orange signs warning of a low overpass or the certainty that if your 18-wheeler fit under the bridge one day, it'll fit under it the ne...