Winfield Opinion
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People in power take care of their ownSep 09, 2010 11:00 pm - You had an article in your paper early July concerning Judge Ken Popejoy. The article referred to his "leaving the scene of an accident" and other charges. I read it wit...
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IMRF is well- funded, fairSep 09, 2010 11:00 pm - In his Aug. 21 Fence Post, David Ropinski from East Dundee criticized various Illinois pension funds, including IMRF. Since he didn't distinguish between these funds - I...
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Suburban restaurateur bares his soulSep 09, 2010 11:00 pm - I've never met the man, but I've always liked Dick Portillo. I mean, the up-by-the-boostraps story - poor upbringing, opens a hot dog stand in a 6-by-12-foot trailer, be...
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Candidate's letter a cheap shot at BirkettSep 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Fence Post contributor Bob Mueller's Sept. 4 attack on DuPage County State's Attorney Joseph Birkett and his entire office "Election in order if Birkett steps down," is ...
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Put a damper on frivolous suitsSep 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Thanks for your Sept. 1 article about the legal suit being filed by Cheryl Yachin, claiming her privacy rights were violated when a judge ordered her to take a Breathaly...
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A few more words on 'liberal revision'Sep 08, 2010 11:00 pm - In response to Steve Toye's Aug. 26 letter, "Liberal revision of history," I would like to point out a few facts: 1. The attacks on 9/11 didn't happen because of CIA's ...
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U-turn worse than right on redSep 08, 2010 11:00 pm - I was driving to work at Biesterfield Road and Route 53 in Elk Grove Village. I had the arrow to turn right heading east on Biesterfield. As I'm turning, some yahoo deci...
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A candidate who swears his allegianceSep 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Military service is not for everyone - it takes courage, commitment, and loyalty to the United States. Some people would say that the U.S. military is a career choice, I...
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County 'efficiency' plan has flawsSep 07, 2010 11:00 pm - I have always thought we have a pretty good form of justice. You know, you get your day in court and all. It might not always be the most efficient system, but at least ...
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All views respected at new forumSep 07, 2010 11:00 pm - The success of our democracy depends on informed and engaged citizens. All of us have ample opportunities to become informed (and sometimes misinformed) given the availa...