DuPage County Opinion
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Teachers aren't only ones frustrated about contractSep 15, 2017 1:00 am - In the Aug. 31 edition of the Daily Herald, the article titled "Frustration mounts in West Chicago high school teacher contract talks" states, "A teacher at the top of t...
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Stop signs needed at Harter and ScottSep 15, 2017 12:01 am - I think the latest death at the intersection of Harter and Scott in Sugar Grove should be a wake-up call for the government involved. A 4-way stop sign is needed here to...
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Republicans should censure TrumpSep 14, 2017 11:00 pm - There has not been enough done by Peter Roskam and his fellow Republicans to condemn the Republican President, Donald Trump, for his refusal and inability to call the ac...
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Editorial: Farewell to elephants, kings of the circusSep 14, 2017 11:00 pm - It was in early November 2001 when the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus saw the perfect opportunity for a stunt in the suburbs. The circus was in Rosemont for its a...
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Like him or hate him, Trump is doing the jobSep 14, 2017 1:00 am - It always amazes me how Democrats conveniently forget past performances of President Obama. A recent letter by Martha Tuohy stated she is worried about a war with Afghan...
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Mailer on property tax bill was misleadingSep 14, 2017 1:00 am - I received a mailing from my state representative, Michelle Mussman. She states that she passed legislation that would cut property taxes. Well, I don't know what civics...
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Editorial: Farewell to kings of the circusSep 13, 2017 11:00 pm - It was in early November 2001 when the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus saw the perfect opportunity for a stunt in the suburbs. The circus was in Rosemont for its a...
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Remember Confederate past, but don't honor itSep 13, 2017 1:00 am - I empathize with Robert Fisher's concern about the preservation of our history as expressed in his letter published in Fencepost on Sept. 5. It is important to preserve ...
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Editorial Board invites you to beverage tax quizSep 12, 2017 1:00 am - With the Cook County Board expected to hear arguments Wednesday to abandoned the controversial sweetened beverage tax, the Daily Herald Editorial Board is asking Faceboo...
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County should learn about taxes from historySep 12, 2017 1:00 am - Tony Preckwinkle and her fellow commissioners need to review their history lessons. The EngLish tried a "beverage tax" that led to the Boston Tea Party and eventually th...