West Chicago Opinion
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Schools could be small businessesMar 16, 2012 11:09 am - I was reflecting on the hardship that many schools are enduring, especially in Chicago. My thoughts are this: if some of these schools could incorporate as small busines...
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Horrified by anti-smart meter flyerMar 16, 2012 11:09 am - A flyer against smart meters being installed in Naperville recently showed up at my door. While there are legitimate reasons to be concerned about the meters, I was simu...
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Two good choices for county boardMar 16, 2012 11:09 am - DuPage County Board members have a very important responsibility to the communities within the county. In county board District 2, there are no incumbents running for re...
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Put religious rhetoric asideMar 16, 2012 11:08 am - Is this really the dark ages? Again. Wait just a minute. I’ve been listening to the political media chatter about the “issue of contraception and insurance” with dismay....
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‘Yes’ vote brings peace to WinfieldMar 16, 2012 11:08 am - On March 20 Winfield voters for the first time in history will be asked if they would like each of their political representatives to come from six separate districts. T...
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A candidate of impeccable characterMar 16, 2012 11:05 am - Having known Dave Sabathne for 10 years, I have witnessed the many acts of character and compassion that he has displayed over the years. One happened in 2006. I was hav...
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Legal, perhaps, but certainly wrongMar 16, 2012 11:05 am - In his endorsement for trustee of the Dupage Forest Preserve District 6, Roger Kotecki noted the importance of our preserves to quality of life. Of course, as a former c...
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Candidate has skills to fix our problemsMar 16, 2012 11:05 am - I’m lucky enough to come from Wood Dale, a city with a long history of great finances and good business growth so I know a good public official when I see one which is w...
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Proven track record of keeping taxes lowMar 16, 2012 11:05 am - Government at all levels is spending out of control. We need a leader on the DuPage County Board who will cut spending and shrink government. Mike Loftus has been and wi...
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Candidate knows rules, customsMar 16, 2012 11:05 am - As a life-long education advocate, I have served many years on my local school board and in not-for-profit literacy organizations. I believe that good public schools are...