Wheaton Opinion
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Thanks for six good years, Dr. LeisJul 03, 2009 11:00 pm - As his tenure as superintendent of Naperville Unit District 203 draws to a close, we want to thank Dr. Alan Leis for his service to the community. During his six years i...
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Tragedy prompts recall of 'Mr. Irwin'Jul 03, 2009 11:00 pm - A short while ago, there was an accident involving a motorcycle and a car, reported on the air and in the newspapers. The car was waiting to turn left at an intersection...
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Some kindness amid transfer squabbleJul 03, 2009 11:00 pm - I would like to respond to a letter written by Bill Soyars about the children transitioning to Waubonsie Valley and Metea Valley. Mr. Soyars, thank you! In 2010, I will...
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Ashamed of people of LombardJul 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Although I currently live in New York City, I grew up in Villa Park. My dad was a firefighter in Lombard for 25 years, and he recently built his new house on Grace Stree...
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ComEd balances trees, safety, serviceJul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Like many customers, ComEd appreciates the value of wooded communities, the aesthetics and the pleasure trees provide. We must also balance the concern for this value wi...
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Pols play shameful game of 'chicken'Jul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Once again, as the Illinois legislature plays a game of "chicken" with the budget, they shamefully hold hostage the most vulnerable population in the state, those who le...
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Public doesn't grasp health care problemJun 30, 2009 11:00 pm - I recently saw a poll on the Internet regarding health care reform. Fifty three percent of 80,000 respondents answered "No" to the question, "Are you happy with the heal...
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Thanks for Wheaton poetry in parkJun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - June 13 was scheduled as the Picnic/Poetry in the Park at Adams Park. A Wheaton Sesquicentennial event, the afternoon would be an old-fashioned picnic, featuring a cakew...
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Salary freezes, other options availableJun 27, 2009 11:00 pm - In Aurora and Naperville, many organizations do an amazing job of serving those with autism, developmental disabilities, those who suffer from substance abuse and victim...
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Ten percent pay cut for governor?Jun 27, 2009 11:00 pm - In the June 15 Fence Post, William Gorski hit the nail on the head as an important way to balance the state of Illinois budget. Our state leaders are ready to cut everyo...