Woodridge Opinion
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Be careful stewards of public's trustMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - One newly elected mayor fired the help. One new trustee almost swore in frustration. Other newly elected leaders took the helm far more quietly this week with pledges t...
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Transparency important in courtApr 29, 2009 11:00 pm - In a day when President Obama releases once-secret documents pertaining to harsh U.S. interrogation techniques and DuPage County government makes the payment of every bi...
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Who was rude at gun forum? Watch the videoApr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - This will be, no doubt, Must-See Community TV. I'm referring, of course, to the videotape of a community forum earlier this week called to, depending on your viewpoint, ...
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Don't let lobbyists block health reformApr 18, 2009 11:00 pm - I've seen in media reports recently that lobbyists for the health insurance industry and Congressional aides have discussed compromising on the issue of heath-care refor...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Both sides of the tracks: When government entities cooperate, the taxpayers win. This week the Barrington Countryside and Lake Zurich fire protection districts agreed to...
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Yet another chance to sound off on Ayers non-visitApr 16, 2009 11:00 pm - The scheduled visit of former/possible/unrepentent terrorist Bill Ayers to Naperville North High School and Anderson's Bookshops hit on the eve of the local elections. ...
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Listening is part of productive dialogueApr 09, 2009 11:00 pm - We can certainly understand why parents and residents would be upset about a public school hosting remarks by Bill Ayers, a former member of the Weather Underground dome...
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Restore excellence at College of DuPageApr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - The College of DuPage is a great institution. On Tuesday, voters can restore trust between the community and the board of trustees and between the board and faculty, st...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Leadership in tough times: Kudos to Des Plaines City Manager Jason Bajor, who announced last week he would not accept a pay raise, given the suburb's fiscal constraints ...
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Say 'yes' to Roselle fire districtMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - The Roselle Fire Protection District, led by three appointed trustees, makes sure unincorporated residents near Roselle get fire and ambulance service. It now contracts ...