Glen Ellyn Opinion
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Gym teacher had to bear the bad newsNov 18, 2013 4:00 am - The day Kennedy was assisinated, I was a physical education teacher in Ocala, Fla. I taught in a unique school setup where we had all the seventh graders in the county. ...
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Gay marriage means Abe can rest easyNov 12, 2013 3:40 am - Gay marriage means Abe can rest easy Every once in awhile a good thing happens in the body politic. One of those occasional events happened when the Illinois House,...
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Twisting the knife in small businessesNov 11, 2013 3:40 am - Twisting the knife in small businesses My husband and I own an S-Corporation with 6 employees including ourselves in DuPage County. We just received notice of a 3.1...
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FTC, cite Obama for health care ‘ads’Nov 10, 2013 3:40 am - FTC, cite Obama for health care ‘ads’ Most of the money spent by politicians is spent on advertising. It is illegal to make fraudulent or deceptive statements in an...
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The SoapboxNov 09, 2013 4:00 am - A reminder to double-check: Wednesday’s tragic fire in Arlington Heights that killed three women is a reminder to us all to test our smoke detectors. Theirs was missing ...
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Can you help Glen Ellyn firefighters?Nov 07, 2013 3:40 am - Can you help Glen Ellyn firefighters? As a Glen Ellyn resident, I’ve donated annually to the volunteer fire department. I noticed a recent article that in 2012 dona...
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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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The SoapboxNov 02, 2013 5:00 am - A place for remembering: If you’re looking for a chance to reflect and remember, a Healing Field of Honor opens Sunday near West Aurora High School. Sponsors hope to hav...
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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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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...