Glen Ellyn Opinion
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Press is missing value of talentDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - After reading The Associated Press coverage of the American Music Awards, reprinted in your Nov. 25 article, I wondered: Is artistry no longer valued? Most performances ...
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Glen Ellyn choking on its trafficDec 08, 2013 3:40 am - Glen Ellyn choking on its traffic As a relatively new driver in the Glen Ellyn area, I find traffic here more erratic and disorganized as one approaches downtown th...
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The SoapboxDec 07, 2013 4:00 am - Check those IDs: Given the problem of teen drinking, it’s disappointing to see so many Bartlett businesses failed a recent age check in which police used two 18-year-old...
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Same-sex marriage hardly ‘oppressive’Dec 07, 2013 3:40 am - Same-sex marriage hardly ‘oppressive’ In a Nov. 22 letter to the editor, Walt Sivertsen of Grayslake criticized Illinois lawmakers after they “jumped on the bandwag...
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Overreaction at Bartlett High SchoolDec 07, 2013 3:40 am - Overreaction at Bartlett High School The Nov. 26 article about the Bartlett High School teacher who was put on leave after criticizing choices the school implemente...
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How to safeguard our privacy rightsDec 06, 2013 3:40 am - How to safeguard our privacy rights In read the Nov. 26 editorial, “Crime-fighting tool needs safeguards,” which reported on local police departments’ use of contro...
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Too much coddling of our youthDec 03, 2013 3:40 am - Too much coddling of our youth In our society, we strive to be safe and comfortable. We like to see people happy and feeling good, and it’s uncomfortable for us to ...
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The SoapboxNov 30, 2013 4:00 am - Taking aim against heroin: Stunned by the record-breaking 43 heroin deaths in DuPage County this year, the county board has set aside $100,000 for a public education cam...
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Thanksgiving shopping? Appalling.Nov 25, 2013 3:40 am - Thanksgiving shopping? Appalling. I have been reading and hearing about some stores opening on Thanksgiving Day. Whatever happened to “traditional” Thanksgiving whe...
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Editorial: Cameras in court working despite fearsNov 20, 2013 4:00 am - When evaluating an experiment, it’s good practice to actually participate in what is being tested. First hand knowledge is key. So we are a little puzzled by the complai...