DuPage County Opinion
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Euthanasia to reptiles inhumaneDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - When a reptile is confiscated from its owner for either permit or living space violations by the local branch of the Illinois State Fish and Wildlife Service, more often...
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Durbin has been in office too longDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Sen. Durbin's request to commute ex-Governor Ryan's sentence, which was too lenient in the first place, indicates the Senator has been in office too long. Rudolph Macchi...
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Assessments should follow home valuesDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Township assessors should immediately implement a plan to reduce property taxes for homeowners in DuPage County. The lower- and middle- classes have been hit hard with h...
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Thanks to all who help animalsDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - As the holidays draw near, I always like to stop and reflect on all the blessings I have received. Celebrating the joy of the season provides that "warm fuzzy." And eve...
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Time to give thanks has just startedDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Thanksgiving is a tradition celebrated by many Americans giving thanks for what they have. Such a powerful day reminds us of what we have, and what were thankful for. Bu...
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Smoking ban hurts small businessesDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - When you think of the smoking ban in Illinois you think of all the people being saved due to the loss of second-hand smoke. Have you ever thought of the hundreds of busi...
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When will reckless spending stop?Dec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - A well-known adage: "Money is the root of all evil." And money for Obama's campaign far outdistanced McCain in financial "gifts". Now millions are being poured into stat...
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Fuming at Durbin remarks on RyanDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - I'm literally fuming after Sen. Dick Durbin's recent remarks about George Ryan and appealing for his clemency. I voted for Senator Durbin, and if I knew his position on ...
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More transparency in school fundingDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Your editorial of Nov. 23, "Accountability will improve schools" highlighted needed reforms that must be considered before additional taxpayer dollars are poured into Il...
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Catholic bishops need some changeDec 03, 2008 10:00 pm - The Catholic bishops helped elect Barack Obama to the presidency, and now they vow to oppose him over the issue of abortion. This does not make any sense. Catholics vote...