DuPage County Opinion
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Expecting a scolding from the chairmanFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - As a former Kane County Board member, I am embarrassed as I watch with interest the struggle of Coroner Rob Russell, as he deals with the county board and Chairman Chris...
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Justice about more than punishmentFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - Last week, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III wrote an op-ed calling for reforms to our criminal justice system. He wrote that as a result of our "overzealous" drug policies, "no ot...
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Many unknowns in township road issueFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - Now that things have settled down somewhat at the College of DuPage, it is time to look more closely at the proposal for the City of Naperville to take over maintenance ...
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Don't be fooled by Kirk on justice nominationFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - I hope statewide liberal novitiates are not swayed by U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk's sudden announcement that President Obama should proceed with his nomination to succeed Antoni...
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Endorsement: Yes to Winfield fire district tax increaseFeb 26, 2016 12:00 am - The Winfield Fire Protection District is seeking a tax increase that would raise roughly $650,000 a year to hire, train and equip six firefighters to staff its south sid...
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Challenger offers GOP an option in U.S. SenateFeb 26, 2016 12:00 am - Voters should seriously consider James T. Marter, candidate for U.S. Senate, in the approaching March 15 primary. James Marter has an impressive background in running h...
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Endorsement: Yes to taxes to shore up Roselle District 12 financesFeb 26, 2016 12:00 am - Roselle Elementary District 12 is in trouble, it says. It's facing unfunded federal and state mandates, and it's only patching up structural and maintenance problems in ...
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Why isn't Congress on Affordable Care?Feb 25, 2016 11:01 pm - Dear Senator Durbin, to your perception that the ACA is working I would respectively ask, for whom? I have lost three health insurance policies in the last four years t...
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A shaker and a mover in CongressFeb 25, 2016 11:01 pm - From combating antibiotic-resistant infections known as "superbugs" to his opposition to the Obama administration's deeply flawed Iran deal, I support Congressman Peter ...
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A man committed to his communityFeb 25, 2016 11:01 pm - Dan Wilbrandt is a man committed to his community. As a life-long resident of West Dundee, Dan has always taken an active role in promoting and caring for his friends, n...