West Chicago Opinion
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One way to make pension reform workJun 01, 2012 1:00 am - As noted in the suburban newspapers recently, Mayor Emanuel testified in front of the pension committee that he was requesting a 10-year moratorium on the 3 percent annu...
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Laws can't fix every bad behaviorMay 31, 2012 5:00 am - Let's all stop and take a deep breath before jumping into anti-bullying legislation. Laws are not a panacea for social misbehavior that already is addressed in school co...
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Reflections on Memorial DayMay 31, 2012 5:00 am - On this just-passed Memorial Day, I thank the soldiers who died defending our 1st Amendment rights, especially the freedom of religion. Unfortunately many Republican Ch...
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Hearts go out to slain Wheaton soldierMay 31, 2012 5:00 am - My friends and I went to the Wheaton Memorial Day parade, as is our tradition. It is a wonderful event. The street is filled with school marching bands playing patriotic...
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Proud Glen Ellyn dad prompts Page 1 coverageMay 30, 2012 5:00 am - One of my first public appearances as an editor was on a community cable TV show where I was asked how people get their news in the newspaper. I said something close to,...
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Roskam supports tax reformMay 30, 2012 5:00 am - Roskam supports tax reform I can’t believe that while I’m stuck paying my fair share of taxes, the wealthy, big businesses and special interests are taking advantag...
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Thanks for support of Glen Ellyn TasteMay 30, 2012 4:30 am - Thanks for support of Glen Ellyn Taste On behalf of the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce we would like to thank all of the 25,000-plus visitors who attended the 2012 ...
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Proud Glen Ellyn dad prompts Page 1 coverageMay 29, 2012 1:09 pm - One of my first public appearances as an editor was on a community cable TV show where I was asked how people get their news in the newspaper. I said something close to,...
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Time to oppose ‘War Against Women’May 27, 2012 5:00 am - Time to oppose ‘War Against Women’ I write this on behalf of the countless women and men whose lives have been devastated by abortion. I write this on behalf of the...
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Do teachers deserve all the ill-will?May 26, 2012 5:00 am - In reading the May 11 Fence Post letter regarding teachers pensions, I found I also read with considerable amusement, especially in light of so many “myth-conceptions,” ...