DuPage County Opinion
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Misguided demands for teaching historyMay 08, 2018 1:00 am - Are you kidding me, Springfield? The state of Illinois is imploding at a frightening rate, and you're focused on passing a bill that forces our schools to teach LGBT his...
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Poor road-work planningMay 07, 2018 1:00 am - Here is one question that's appropriate no matter where you live. Why do municipalities allow the tear-up of roads so far in advance of repaving? You're left to rumble t...
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Village losing sight of its originsMay 07, 2018 1:00 am - To Warrenville's city council: What brought you to Warrenville? Was it the three-story walk-ups (called "tenements" by city dwellers)? Was it the skyline blocked by mult...
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No more invitationsMay 07, 2018 1:00 am - Roskam is at it again. He loves to extol the virtues of doing a telephone town hall. But it is run through his campaign office and thus is a campaign event, not a way in...
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Don't clog street drainsMay 07, 2018 1:00 am - Recent rain showers are a good reminder of a way everyone is obligated to help prevent the streets from flooding. Make sure you or your lawn service doesn't blow your gr...
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Estimated tax savings appears to be inflatedMay 07, 2018 1:00 am - In the Daily Herald's March 22 issue, Peter Roskam is quoted saying that the median income of a family of four in the 6th congressional district is $135,000. And it st...
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Honest, dedicatedMay 06, 2018 1:00 am - Joe Cantore was an alderman during my eight years as mayor of the city of Oakbrook Terrace which also was Cantore's entry into government. Cantore was a quick learner, h...
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God is presentMay 05, 2018 1:00 am - In answer to Diana Carter's last question in her letter printed on April 30, yes, I believe God is present with love, compassion, and understanding when a woman chooses ...
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One more reason to leave IllinoisMay 05, 2018 1:00 am - If it isn't the property taxes, the pathetic corruption of Springfield or the crime, sometimes it's the "little things" that just disgust residents and make them leave t...
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Amendment threatens food safetyMay 05, 2018 1:00 am - Every state's right to control the agricultural products sold in their state is being threatened. It means our food safety is at huge risk. Rep. Steve King from Iowa wan...