West Chicago Opinion
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Don't forget need for diversity in LisleMay 21, 2010 11:00 pm - After devoting 30 years to the children and parents of Lisle Unit District 202, I retired to California. Last week I was e mailed the retirement list for this year. I wa...
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A burden on our kidsMay 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Rep. Bill Foster forgot to read his 10 principles on health care, as contained in his brochure. No. 7 states "Health insurance reform should not increase the debt burden...
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Chance for 'other 12 million' to be heardMay 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Surprise, surprise, the Illinois education unions call for an income tax increase. As of June 30, 2009, teachers and university employees total 435,214 members, or 83 pe...
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Bishop's lack of concern disturbingMay 21, 2010 11:00 pm - I am writing this message because I feel I can no longer be silent about the shortcomings and failure to lead by the head of the Joliet Diocese of the Catholic Church, B...
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No need to curtail rights over 'papers'May 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Joan Nortell asserts in the May 15 Fence Post that U.S. citizens never object to showing identification. As a citizen, I do sometimes object, and I think it important th...
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Government again falls down on jobMay 21, 2010 11:00 pm - It would be foolish to stop drilling in the Gulf of Mexico despite the recent disaster. While many think we're the only ones drilling in the Gulf, there actually are man...
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Blame state for financial distressMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - If you pay into Social Security, your employer is required by law to contribute a matching amount into the system on your behalf. The state of Illinois is also required...
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Palin visit was pure entertainmentMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Many thanks to the Rosemont Theatre for hosting The Sarah Palin Show. Since its inception the theater has brought excellent entertainment and comedy to our area. Sarah P...
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The scoop on Lee, Evan and Michael correspondentsMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Call it a reality trifecta. A perfect storm of local Losers, Idols and Dancers. Next week, we could have the "Biggest Loser" from Bartlett, a Mount Prospect "American Id...
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Cost-cutting a joke to fire board?May 20, 2010 11:00 pm - During the last Carol Stream Fire Protection District board of trustees meeting, I thought that our new fire chief, Rick Kolomay, was going to cry, so distraught was he ...