DuPage County Opinion
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Why the ‘no’ vote on casino bill?Jun 16, 2011 12:00 am - State Rep. Crespo, I just left your office a voice mail regarding your “no” vote concerning the recent gambling expansion bill. I live in Hoffman Estates and my wife and...
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Monitor the real estate tax redistributionJun 16, 2011 12:00 am - In the 11 years my wife and I have owned our 2,300-square-foot home in Glen Ellyn, we’ve seen our property taxes go from $5,788 to $8,766, which is a 51 percent increase...
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Thanks for the hand in building housesJun 16, 2011 12:00 am - On behalf of the five families receiving new homes, I would like to thank Nicor and the more than 50 employees who volunteered their time to build houses for DuPage Habi...
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Heard about the 3-second-stop rule?Jun 15, 2011 12:00 am - I’ve been furious about the red light cameras ever since the sham started several years ago. Now another farce has come up, so I’ve decided to write this letter and see ...
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Gas prices driven by market principlesJun 15, 2011 12:00 am - In his recent complaint against oil companies, James Cook’s observations on the LIFO (last in, first out) and FIFO (first in, first out) methods for evaluating inventory...
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Give park district a shot at HubbleJun 15, 2011 12:00 am - Nothing happens quickly in Wheaton. In 1998, Manchester Bridge closed. Thirteen years later, still closed. In 1993, Madison Middle School student killed by train. More t...
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Make lower-cost housing a priorityJun 15, 2011 12:00 am - By itself, the long-standing shortage of affordable housing in the suburbs may not grab headlines. What does make the news, however, are proposals that cause a stir. Thi...
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Thanks for making Memorial Day specialJun 15, 2011 12:00 am - On behalf of the Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association, we would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who helped organize, participate in or at...
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Illinois must pass concealed-carry lawJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - The General Assembly had a golden opportunity this past session to grant the law-abiding citizens of Illinois a right to defend themselves with the passage of the Family...
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Don’t work in schools to find richesJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - A May 11 story stated that a Schaumburg Elementary District 54 assistant superintendent’s salary is $341,747 (along with a $250K/year pension after retirement). Of cours...