DuPage County Opinion
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More than luck spared Florida from worstSep 19, 2017 12:01 am - On Sept. 12, after reading the article about Irma's arrival in Florida, I felt compelled to make a major correction to its writer's conclusion. Luck had nothing to do wi...
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RONALD L. SCHEFDORE D.M.D., LTD HOSTING A COAT DRIVESep 18, 2017 11:00 pm - Give the gift of warmth. People's Resource Center is in need this winter. Donate new and used coats, hats & gloves. They are always in need of New socks. All sizes accep...
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Editorial: New hazing charges provide yet another reminder of need for culture of respectSep 18, 2017 11:00 pm - Sadly, the story is one that we have heard far too often. And while those accused in the Wheaton College hazing assault on two freshman football players are presumed inn...
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Koshaba: Elk Grove Township editorial left out pertinent detailSep 18, 2017 5:00 am - I was dismayed that your editorial (Our view, Sept. 8) regarding Elk Grove Township was unfair in representing my viewpoint and didn't state some pertinent facts. Mr. Sw...
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Voter approval should be required for District 59 bond issue,Sep 18, 2017 5:00 am - My valid signature on the petition opposing the District 59 bond issue does not reflect an opinion, either way, of the district's need for funds. It is, however, an asse...
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No good reason to legalize marijuanaSep 18, 2017 1:00 am - Why, other than another excuse to tax the public, would any state legislators even consider legalizing the sale of recreational marijuana? Do we really want to OK any dr...
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Should decry alt-left carrying clubs, tooSep 18, 2017 12:01 am - In the Aug. 31 Daily Herald, DuPage County Board Member Elizabeth Chaplin bemoaned President Trump's not being forceful enough in condemning "men carrying torches throug...
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Final round of help with Roselle flagsSep 18, 2017 12:01 am - As we approach the last Flags for Roselle installation for 2017 on November 11, Veterans Day, we want to be sure that all know what an important role they are playing an...
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Fond recollection of bipartisanshipSep 18, 2017 12:01 am - With the recent debacle in Washington, we should remember the great bipartisanship of minority leadership of Senator Everett Dirksen of Illinois and his Republican minor...
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Editorial: Repeal of sweetened beverage tax is right thing to doSep 17, 2017 11:00 pm - President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board sidestepped an opportunity last week to repeal the unpopular new beverage tax, but opponents kept the issue alive by...