West Chicago Opinion
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National referendum on Arizona law?Jun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - I found myself profoundly amused by contributor Walt Zlotow's recent letter in which he stated that the "underlying racism of the native citizenry has overcome their lim...
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Stop the bloodshed in KyrgyzstanJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Ethnic riots recently wracked southern Kyrgyzstan, forcing thousands of Uzbeks to flee as their homes were torched by roving mobs. At least 75 people were reported kille...
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Saturday SoapboxJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Advanced mathematics: Let's see, the Big Ten will have 12 teams, and the Big 12 will have 10. A few more zzzzzs: New research at the Eastern Virg...
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WDSRA's 5K run a rockin' successJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - The day of the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association's Run, Rock, and Roll 5K was a very warm and sunny day with lots of activity at the Carol Stream Town Center...
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What's so racist about Arizona law?Jun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - If every state enacted Arizona's SB 1070 immigration law, then the federal government would have to enforce its own immigration law, and the illegal immigration mess wou...
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Quietness of hybrids puts pedestrians in dangerJun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - This letter is a plea to all automobile drivers, especially those operating hybrid cars. I am almost totally blind and use a white cane to help me get around. On Wednes...
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Don't come unglued over library hoursJun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Among the recent exchange of criticisms between the Wheaton Public Library Board and the Wheaton City Council, I ask that we all take a deep breath and remember that we'...
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Eagle Scout project helps WDSRA, tooJun 16, 2010 11:00 pm - We would like to extend our thanks to Justin Hajec from Boy Scout Troop 98 for making Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) a part of his Eagle Scout pro...
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The reality of red-light camerasJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - People may assume that cameras at intersections are helping the safety of the roads. But they do not actually improve traffic flow or accidents. People still speed and d...
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Concert rudeness remarks accurateJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - We read the June 8 letter in Fence Post from Jim Lentz concerning the poor etiquette exhibited during summer concerts. We wholeheartedly agree with his comments. Because...