Itasca Opinion
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A firefighter’s pension perspectiveMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - I am a retired, 30-year veteran of the fire service here in DuPage County. I went to work every morning with my family and myself not knowing if I would see them again. ...
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Park district deserves deed to HubbleMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - Before the real estate bubble burst, the Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 board thought it might recover over $20 million through sale of the Hubble School site to ...
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Teacher quote did union no favorsMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - I read with some amusement and dismay the quote from high school English teacher Judy Gump, that (passage of the measure) “is so not over.” Is this an example of what th...
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Not really an end to death penaltyMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - While Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill abolishing the death penalty, that does not mean the death penalty has ended. The death penalty will persist for those humans who ...
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Candidate a success in any endeavorMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - I feel compelled to write a letter in favor of David Kundrot, who is running unopposed for the Park District Board of Commissioners in Lombard. I have known both he and ...
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For Glenbard Dist. 87: Malcolm, Trefelik, SebbyMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Glenbard High School District 87 voters have four worthy candidates to choose from for three four-year terms on the school board. Board Pres...
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Candidates’ contempt for COD studentsMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - You would expect a trustee of the College of DuPage to hold the interests of its students in the highest regard and be anxious to discuss the issues and listen to their ...
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Candidate shows passion, leadershipMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - I am writing to endorse the candidacy of Erin Birt for College of DuPage Trustee in the April 5 election. I have known her professionally and personally for over five ye...
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Don’t get rid of young teachersMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - The lack of any stories in the Daily Herald informing residents of the firing of many teachers who have taught in local high school districts has me concerned. I know th...
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For Dist. 200 board: Vroman, Gambaiani, RadencichMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board The most important tasks facing any school board are the selection of a superintendent, the creation of policies that lead to educational ex...