Itasca Opinion
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Tax reform might save stateFeb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - In DuPage County and across the state, families are reeling from the recession while city, county, and state budgets are squeezed. Citizens, especially children and fami...
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Money isn't the only thing to considerJan 31, 2010 10:00 pm - The students who rallied in Park Ridge to protest Maine Township High School District 207's decision to dismiss more than 130 teachers and other staff deserve commendati...
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No TIF district needed for NavistarJan 31, 2010 10:00 pm - Navistar, a company whose revenue was $11.5 billion last year, is agitating for a comparatively tiny $20 million tax increment financing (TIF) district plus $1.5 million...
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Unity, cooperation lacking from GOPJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - What are the Republicans doing to get more jobs for the unemployed, keep people in their homes, and get more American people protected with affordable health care? I lo...
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Where are the jobs we've 'saved'?Jan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - David Axelrod said the Recovery Act saved or created 2 million jobs. Robert Gibbs made a more modest claim of 1.5 million jobs. Valerie Jarrett was more vague guessing t...
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Is 'do not call' too hard to understand?Jan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - It appears that the politicians have exempted themselves from the national "do not call" list. My phone has been ringing off the hook every night for weeks. My caller ID...
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Feb. 2 primary comes way too earlyJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - The holiday season was just over and before we even realized it, the primary season is upon us. That is why I strongly believe that the primaries should be moved back to...
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Formento watches over land, taxesJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - As a family, we've long enjoyed DuPage County's forest preserves and all of the fun and learning that they offer. We've also appreciated that we can count on Mike Formen...
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Walsh would be best voice for 8th DistrictJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - I am a lifelong resident of the 8th District, taxpayer and graduate student at Northern Illinois University (NIU). There is a real possibility that NIU may shut down and...
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Candidate's money from people like usJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - Last month my eldest took a big step - he registered to vote. He is participating in this republic in a tangible way and during a time when voter participation is so hig...