Winfield Opinion
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Learn about genetically modified foods Sept. 12 at CODAug 04, 2013 11:00 pm - College of DuPage, in partnership with Illinois Right to Know GMO and the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), will host an educational awareness event on propose...
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Editorial: Monteith death, local numbers emphasize urgency, depth of heroin problemJul 19, 2013 5:00 am - More than a decade ago, the Daily Herald produced a series of reports spanning more than two years about heroin use in the suburbs. We called the series “The Hidden Scou...
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Editorial: Signs of a new era for Glen Ellyn, College of DuPageJul 17, 2013 8:28 am - It was just a village board planning retreat, so what could be the big deal about Glen Ellyn village leaders’ meeting Monday at College of DuPage? In some ways, the loca...
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Vaccine story was missing one sideJul 08, 2013 5:00 am - After reading the front-page article “Fighting vaccination,” I hope and pray that Hollie Redinger and the parents of the 68,000 Illinois children who have skipped vaccin...
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Editorial: Suburban quality of life still healthyJun 21, 2013 7:57 am - A constant barrage of information and complaints reminds us nearly every day what a horror it is to live in Illinois. State spending is out of control. We’re pushing bus...
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Editorial: A model for streamlining governmentJun 17, 2013 1:00 pm - Can merging or eliminating a measly 13 localized government bodies in DuPage County lead to more efficient government across the state of Illinois? State Sen. Tom Culler...
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West Chicago police to begin July 4 crackdown on DUI, seatbelt violatorsJun 12, 2013 11:00 pm - West Chicago, Illinois: June 13, 2013 - The West Chicago Police Department announced its plans for July 4th traffic enforcement, focusing on both drunk and unbuckled dr...
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Consolidation bill a bipartisan effortJun 04, 2013 4:26 am - Consolidation bill a bipartisan effort Two years ago, DuPage County embarked on a mission to reduce the size, scope and cost of local government. After achieving so...
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The SoapboxMay 25, 2013 5:00 am - What’s a chaparral? It’s the formal name for a roadrunner, silly. The bird, no doubt best known through its cartoon character, is not common to Illinois. It also has bee...
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IRS won’t look kindly on this ‘terrorist’May 23, 2013 4:40 am - IRS won’t look kindly on this ‘terrorist’ Despite the president’s feigned outrage over IRS’ targeting, he must have secretly cheered, since the targets were his fie...