Westmont Opinion
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One-party rule is water board problemMay 22, 2010 11:00 pm - The May 13 article about the DuPage Water Commission would have better served your readers if it had shed some light on the real problem and the attempts to mask the pro...
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Madigan's actions are an outrageMay 22, 2010 11:00 pm - After reading the May 9 editorial, I just had to express my outrage at the idea that Michael Madigan and John Culluerton would or could do anything to change or fix what...
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Saturday Soapbox: A roof with styleMay 21, 2010 11:00 pm - A "green" roof is a nice touch on the new Lake County permit facility in Libertyville. This summer, instead of a view of sizzling black tar, workers and visitors in an a...
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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...