Gilberts Opinion
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Bean not standing up for constituentsAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - As a citizen of Melissa Bean's district it is important that we know what kind of contributions our current representative is accepting from PACs. Campaigning should not...
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Don't be cruel by dumping petsAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - This letter is addressed to the few people who think that by releasing their unwanted pets loose into the forest preserves and woods, they are setting them free, or doin...
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Bean a Congressional truantAug 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Sometimes missing, Melissa Bean: What member of the suburban delegation to the U.S. House has missed the most votes in the 110th Congress? A Soapbox Dart to Barringt...
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Lessons to learn from library disputeAug 16, 2008 11:00 pm - The thought of a heated legal battle regarding close to 1,600 acres is not something one would expect to entangle two area library boards. Consider that it's been going ...
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Legion commander appreciates supportAug 10, 2008 11:00 pm - As I complete my tour of duty as Commander of American Legion Post 680, I look back with several emotions. I feel confidence as I hand the reins to new Commander Chuck S...
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Saturday Soapbox: DuPage County and Fox ValleyAug 08, 2008 11:00 pm - Time for an explanation: The wall of silence Naperville's park district board has created around recently hired executive director Daniel Betts' sudden "leave of absence...
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Sheriff wrong to blunt criticismAug 08, 2008 11:00 pm - Regarding the story on July 18, 2008, regarding federal authorities' Cook County Jail report lambasting the culture and disastrous atmosphere the Cook County Jail offers...
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Giving back in a winning wayAug 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Giving back in a winning way: When Michael Mendel bought a $100 raffle ticket, he was hoping to win big. But not for himself. The St. Charles business owner had other th...
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Where's the U.S. outrage over South Korea?Jul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Almost unnoticed for weeks, millions of South Koreans are marching in the streets, vandalizing cars and shops and picketing their government, protesting the importation ...
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Towns too giving to developersJun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - When are municipalities going to stop being financial institutions for developers? Every community needs to attract new developments but to give cash is not the correct ...