West Chicago Opinion
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McKee Marsh poor choice for fleet siteDec 20, 2010 10:00 pm - I live in Missouri but work part-time in DuPage County; I am interested in local news. One item that I have been following is the DuPage Forest Preserve District's plan ...
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Even Lincoln's first 2 years weren't greatDec 20, 2010 10:00 pm - Few of us realize that the first two years of Abraham Lincoln's Presidency was one failure after another. He had served one term in the House of Representatives, and alt...
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Hope for scraps on tax-cut compromiseDec 19, 2010 10:00 pm - The idea that extending the tax cuts for the rich is patently, obviously ridiculous. These lower rates have been in effect throughout this recession and having them has ...
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Let's extend the season of givingDec 19, 2010 10:00 pm - During the holiday season, there always is a special awareness and empathy for people in need that resonates in a powerful message — suburbanites are surrounded by oppor...
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Constitution does not tout ChristianityDec 19, 2010 10:00 pm - In his Dec. 9 letter George Kocan declares that the purpose of marriage is to raise and protect the rights of children, and homosexual couples cannot have children. Ther...
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Transitional home needed in ElginDec 19, 2010 10:00 pm - There are too many people that are living on the streets without any home and no help from anybody. I believe that there should be a transitional independent living faci...
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NW suburban legislators need to support special needsDec 18, 2010 10:00 pm - During the recent campaign in the 56th House District, issues took a back seat to attack mail, in convincing people to vote for either candidate. If the winner would hav...
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The rebirth of a community collegeDec 18, 2010 10:00 pm - Each day, we use this space to talk about what needs to be done to improve our communities. Frequently, that means darts, not laurels: The state is wasting our tax doll...
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GOP pays lip service to small governmentDec 16, 2010 10:00 pm - Recently, a phone call was made to Congresswoman Judy Biggert's office regarding the American Travelers Dignity Act. The act would subject TSA employees to the same laws...
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Can't allow 'Nightmare Act' to passDec 16, 2010 10:00 pm - Please do not support the DREAM act, better known to hard working Americans as the “Nightmare Act.” This bill before Congress is an ill-advised attempt to reward illegal...