Glen Ellyn Opinion
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Using office for political gainsDec 15, 2008 10:00 pm - If ever there was a good example of taking politics out of the role of certain currently elected governmental positions, DuPage County's State's Attorney Joseph Birkett'...
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9,637 text messages: A Glen Ellyn affair to rememberDec 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Did they do anything wrong? Or perhaps the question would be better-phrased - wrong enough to warrant firing or a demotion? The attempted firing, then aborted demotion o...
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Why no mention of Israel blockade?Dec 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Scan the newspaper or flip on cable news and there is virtually no mention of the ghastly blockade of food, medicine, fuel and other critical supplies to the Gaza Strip ...
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Fees for rescue services wrongDec 07, 2008 10:00 pm - There's something troubling about the Wheaton City Council's decision to allow the local fire department to bill for special rescue services. Fire officials in that city...
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Community pride is bursting in Glen EllynDec 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Glen Ellyn can take pride in a number of record turnouts this fall. Charity runs were full. Standing-room-only crowds cheered both of our high school football teams to h...
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Children are our hope for futureDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - During this especially meaningful time of year, DuPage Children's Museum would like to give its sincere, heartfelt thanks to the more than 500 volunteers who make a diff...
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Thanks for primary turnout, Glen EllynDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - We wish to thank the residents of Glen Ellyn who recently participated in the biannual town meeting and voted in the Civic Betterment Party Primary. We are honored and h...
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Nov 4: Biggest day of pride in 43 yearsNov 26, 2008 10:00 pm - As an unreconstructed 1960s liberal, I tried to remember the last time I was so proud of my country as I watched President-elect Obama's first speech. It was August 6, 1...
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Schools do need to support gay groupsNov 24, 2008 10:00 pm - It is obvious that Wayne Lela (Fence Post, Nov. 23) has not met many students who happen to be gay. He compares their status to "promiscuity" in his argument as to why t...
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No logic behind need for gay groupsNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - What if some sexually promiscuous high school students wanted to either form a school-sponsored group to promote the acceptance of the promiscuous lifestyle, or, "better...