Itasca Opinion
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Editorial: The truths exposed in audio of College of DuPage buyout meetingJul 29, 2015 1:00 am - When one of our reporters asked College of DuPage Board Chairwoman Kathy Hamilton about her comments in a closed-door board meeting on Dec. 18, she said she prefers to t...
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Editorial: Even in austerity, keep priority on youth mental healthJul 12, 2015 11:00 pm - When it comes to discussing funding for addressing the mental health needs of Illinois youth, we have to be realistic. The outlook for advances, perhaps even for stabili...
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Editorial: Now in power, Collins defends COD against 'exaggerations'Jun 27, 2015 2:00 pm - Let us tell you about one of the oddest presentations our editorial board has been called to witness. It took place last week. On the eve of an accreditation inquiry by ...
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Editorial: The Cook County sheriff's deputies' Super Bowl abuse of sick timeJun 09, 2015 11:00 pm - Few of us begrudge the extra costs - even the sometimes substantial extra costs - that accompany a professional sports championship. The planning. The ticker tape parade...
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Editorial: New tools are available on government spending; use themMay 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Analyzing Kane County government spending became easier Monday with the launch of a new web portal that officials say provides "unprecedented access to Kane County's fin...
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Editorial: Local schools, colleges should be controlled locally, not in SpringfieldMay 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Legislators' efforts to meddle in the affairs of local community college districts stalled Friday and for all the right reasons. Liz Brown, of the Illinois Council of Co...
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Editorial: Release COD recordings of Breuder buyout talksMay 05, 2015 11:00 pm - The seemingly endless fires of controversy surrounding operations at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn have engulfed the institution and the community for months, and ...
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After-school programs in Illinois help fight crimeApr 17, 2015 1:00 am - As parents and state's attorneys, we have peace of mind knowing that kids are safe and supervised at school during the day while adults are at work. But we're worried ab...
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COD's reform movement just the beginningApr 16, 2015 1:00 am - Last week, voters went to the polls to start a new beginning at College of DuPage. In the nonpartisan election, three "Clean Slate" reformers were elected as new trustee...
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The SoapboxApr 11, 2015 1:00 am - Baby steps: With more than 6,000 units of government, Illinois easily has the most taxing bodies of any state in the nation. DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin...