Elmhurst Opinion
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Sleeping Out for the HomelessNov 02, 2013 11:00 pm - I'm blessed to be able to sleep anywhere. I don't need a favorite pillow or a sleep number. I can sleep in a train, a plane and during a George Clooney movie. So I thoug...
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Suburban transit needs bigger shareOct 31, 2013 5:00 am - Who gets and who gives? In the world of publicly funded goods and services, the two often don’t match up. Childless homeowners pay taxes so public schools can educate o...
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There truly is reason to be scaredOct 30, 2013 5:00 am - Recently, I read a letter from a reader who claimed to be scared for America’s future because of the Tea Party. Really? Fast & Furious, Bengahzi, the Obamacare rollout, ...
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Editorial: Creative solutions to homelessness neededOct 29, 2013 5:00 am - When hundreds of people pitch tents this weekend in DuPage County for “Sleep Out Saturday” to raise funds for the homeless, they will learn firsthand what it’s like to s...
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What’s the point of rearview mirror law?Oct 27, 2013 4:40 am - What’s the point of rearview mirror law? It does not make any sense that Illinois has a law that forbids us from hanging obstructions from our car’s rear view mirro...
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The SoapboxOct 26, 2013 7:55 am - Beyond complaint: Village boards must think residents show up for public comment only to complain. Not so this week in Arlington Heights. Residents said an exit from Nor...
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Editorial: What happened to the sense of urgency on pensions?Oct 24, 2013 5:00 am - Even before the first day of the scheduled fall session of the Illinois legislature closed on Tuesday, the House had canceled today’s activities. Three days of work appe...
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Why call Tea Party members ‘extreme?’Oct 14, 2013 4:40 am - Why call Tea Party members ‘extreme?’ I take offense when liberal politicians call the Tea Party and other conservatives “extremists.” The Tea Party and other conse...
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Peanut Days really makes a differenceOct 13, 2013 4:40 am - Peanut Days really makes a difference On behalf of the many beneficiaries of Peanut Days and the Kiwanis Club of Lombard, thank you for your support of our Peanut D...
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Editorial: Reconsider separate election boardsOct 10, 2013 5:00 am - We’ve been scratching our heads for months about a state law of mysterious origins that requires Lake County to take election duties away from the county clerk and creat...