Woodridge Opinion
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Proof that the health system is brokenOct 26, 2009 11:00 pm - As a retired nurse, I can still recall images of patients who are admitted to the hospital in critical conditions for the following reasons: 1. Elderly patients who sto...
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Parents, get your kids heart-screenedOct 26, 2009 11:00 pm - On Oct. 8 Glenbard North High School held its second EKG screening for students. The screening tests for sudden cardiac death and sometimes detects non-cardiac condition...
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Create health boards not run by polsOct 26, 2009 11:00 pm - I read with excitement the idea coming out of Congress to alter the idea of a flexible public option as a component of health care reform. The proposal to create levels ...
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Volunteers needed now more than everOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - The survey released in late August was sobering for agencies that depend on volunteers. The National Conference on Citizenship reported that most Americans were cutting ...
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Casino funds not used for salariesOct 24, 2009 11:00 pm - An Oct. 17 Daily Herald article concerning the city of Elgin's budget deficit contained two major errors as they relate to the city of Aurora. Elgin Mayor Ed Schock stat...
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Thanks to many for new Hubble SchoolOct 24, 2009 11:00 pm - To the communities of Warrenville and Wheaton, and the board of education in District 200: We, the faculty and staff of Hubble Middle School in Warrenville, wish to offe...
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Make cameras target the real dangerOct 24, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing to you about those annoying red light cameras that seem to be popping up on every street intersection. The cameras are supposed to help increase safety at i...
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Communication is a priority for RoskamOct 24, 2009 11:00 pm - A letter to the editor ran recently from an Elk Grove Village resident about Congressman Roskam. The congressman welcomes and appreciates critiques and criticism about h...
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No way to Obama health care planOct 23, 2009 11:00 pm - I do not support the Obama takeover of our health insurance. The government cannot run anything, let alone my health care. This is preposterous. I say to Obama and the ...
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Go to township meetings, taxpayersOct 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Kudos to Kathy Salzano, who took on the closely guarded fortress of Addison Township in her letter of Sept. 19. Kathy dared to state some facts and ask some questions, r...