DuPage County Opinion
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'(Police) go toward problems, not away'Jul 26, 2016 5:00 am - The events in recent weeks have provided a framework for reflection on the value of life and the services that the police provide in communities across the country. Whil...
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Getting government that we deserveJul 26, 2016 1:00 am - In the primary run up to the general election as the Trump campaign was gaining steam it appeared the Democrats could "run the table" in the election by taking the House...
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All lives are sacred.Jul 26, 2016 1:00 am - In a recent letter, Rosemary Colbert contends that pro-life advocates may not value life outside the womb as much as inside the womb. While I respect Ms. Colbert's right...
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Are we ready to give up on democracy?Jul 25, 2016 1:00 am - It's unimaginable that the presidency of this country can go from the sublimity of inspiration of one man to the ludicrous absurdity of another in one day. And yet, we'...
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Illinois' vaudeville act getting very oldJul 25, 2016 12:01 am - Lou Lang, Illinois House assistant majority leader, was on Dick Kay's radio show on WCPT the other day, painting himself as the picture of bipartisanship. He bragged th...
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Trump presidency is what's really scaryJul 23, 2016 1:00 am - "Make America safe again." That was the theme of the opening night of the 2016 Republican convention this past Monday. I watched most of the red-meat speeches and the th...
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Culture of life cares for allJul 23, 2016 1:00 am - Obviously, Rosemary Colbert, (Your Views, July 18) doesn't know much about Carol Uhlarik or anyone else who promotes the culture of life. The actions of the culture of l...
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Important to attend county budget meetingJul 23, 2016 1:00 am - In Kane County, we have taken enormous strides to construct budget/taxation transparency and accountability. I am firmly in favor of continuing our five-year county gove...
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No 'neglect' at McKee HouseJul 23, 2016 1:00 am - In your July 17, edition, a letter inaccurately described the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's decision to delay replacing the McKee House roof as "neglect" a...
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It helps to understand existing gun lawsJul 23, 2016 1:00 am - Kathy Carter, in her letter July 18 complains that gun dealers don't need an Illinois license. And she says the result is that there are too many guns available to peopl...