Winfield Opinion
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Endorsements: Vroman, Crabtree, Gambaiani for Dist. 200Mar 11, 2015 1:00 am - The Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 school board continues to struggle with regaining the trust of the community, and events over the past couple years haven't mad...
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Endorsements: Hanlon, Hughes, Sorgatz for Winfield village boardMar 03, 2015 12:00 am - In a community where political acrimony is something of an unpleasant art form, it's a little surprising to discover all eight candidates for three seats on the Winfield...
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Serious shortage of trades peopleFeb 02, 2015 4:55 am - Serious shortage of trades people Recently Chicago Mayor Emanuel suggested a program of free city community college for children from city public schools who do wel...
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The SoapboxDec 27, 2014 4:01 am - Some opinions require lots of words and elaboration. Some don't. In this edition of Saturday Soapbox, Daily Herald editors reflect on some of the major suburban stories ...
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Taxpayers subsidized dining at CODDec 08, 2014 11:01 pm - It has been revealed recently that the members of the College of DuPage Board dine together, at taxpayer expense at the subsidized restaurant owed by COD, immediately be...
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Winfield residents yearn for civilityDec 04, 2014 10:00 pm - Winfield residents yearn for civility Too often there is a lack of candidates from which voters can choose on Election Day. Democracy is not supposed to work like...
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Editorial: Find middle ground on adjuncts who are retiredDec 03, 2014 4:01 am - When the school year ends, Oakton Community College plans to dismiss dozens of adjunct instructors who are retired and collecting a state pension. The school recently wa...
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Editorial: Right to start early on campus smoking banNov 24, 2014 10:00 pm - Watching young people light up a cigarette and take a long drag makes us wonder how they can ignore the dangers of smoking. The message is certainly clear, from the warn...
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Editorial: 'No Refusal' DUI crackdowns are useful toolNov 18, 2014 10:00 pm - Kane County has started its own holiday tradition, one that has the potential to save lives. It's a tradition that we'd like to see expanded in other suburban areas as w...
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Plenty of voters, too few candidatesNov 17, 2014 4:01 am - The election for governor and Congress is over, but more of our tax money is spent by elected local officials sitting on the insatiable school boards, struggling city co...