Villa Park Opinion
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Township won’t try to ‘control garbage’Mar 19, 2011 6:00 pm - A March 11 Fence Post letter from Mark Perry raised questions about the Wayne Township Board’s involvement in an upcoming refuse collection referendum. Let me clear up t...
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Downtown Wheaton needs a yes voteMar 19, 2011 6:00 pm - On April 5, Wheaton voters have the opportunity to make an important decision. This decision is extremely important to the long-term viability of downtown Wheaton, howev...
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Anti-gay T-shirt is just bullyingMar 19, 2011 6:00 pm - Regarding the March 3 “Court upholds students’ right to wear anti-gay shirt” article, I was deeply saddened and profoundly disappointed by the U.S. Court of Appeals deci...
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Quinn death penalty stand is last strawMar 18, 2011 12:00 am - Quinn death penalty stand is last straw It is time to recall Governor Quinn. It is bad enough that he’s driving business out of state with his reckless tax and spen...
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COD help with Pace route appreciatedMar 18, 2011 12:00 am - COD help with Pace route appreciated As a DuPage County Board member and chairman of the public transit committee, I want to take this opportunity to express my tha...
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Make same rules for Congress, citizenryMar 18, 2011 12:00 am - Make same rules for Congress, citizenry I recently learned that Congress family members are exempt from having to pay back student loans. Is this fair, compared to ...
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Candidate did respond to inquiriesMar 18, 2011 12:00 am - Candidate did respond to inquiries In the March 15 Daily Herald “Opinion” section, there were some facts about the Warrenville alderman race that are incorrect. Fir...
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Nothing about gun rights marchMar 18, 2011 12:00 am - Nothing about gun rights march I picked up your newspaper today, and on the front page I saw a large photo and article about the Wisconsin battle over union issues....
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Ideology should not decide budget cutsMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - I am upset at the prospect of a government shutdown because Republicans and Democrats can’t come to a reasonable compromise on this year’s federal budget. I am dismayed ...
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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. ...