DuPage County Opinion
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Are our legislators breaking the law?Nov 09, 2015 5:55 am - It is my understanding that state law requires our legislature to propose a (balanced) budget by not later than May 31st each year; and that by July 1st a (balanced) bud...
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Show police the respect they deserveNov 09, 2015 5:12 am - The recent dismissal of a police officer for using excessive force and lasing his cool has been prominent in the news. It was well documented on film but not much is men...
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Rome and roadwork not built in a dayNov 09, 2015 4:00 am - It has been said that Rome wasn't built in a day and that is certainly true of the rebuilding of Salem Drive in Schaumburg. It took only seven months to complete the rep...
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Still paying for Reagan's decision?Nov 09, 2015 12:00 am - One can only wonder if the U.S. would have been attacked on 9/11 and now be facing terrorist threats if President Reagan had not cut and run following the terrorist atta...
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Tough to list Clinton achievementsNov 09, 2015 12:00 am - I read with amazement that Martha Tuohy of Arlington Heights actually believes that Hillary Clinton was one of the most effective Secretary of State's and Obama's decisi...
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Need Lemon Law for health careNov 08, 2015 6:14 am - There's a Lemon Law that prevents carmakers from selling bad cars. As far as I know, it's there to protect consumers from badly made cars and those unscrupulous dealers ...
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Red light camera needed at Rts. 62, 59Nov 08, 2015 5:46 am - I am not a fan of red light cameras except when it is needed for a safety issue. I truly believe that one is needed at the corner of Route 62 and Route 59. Once again f...
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Impeached for caring for cronies?Nov 08, 2015 4:55 am - How many more hostages will fall prey to Governor Rauner's demands before an agreement is negotiated on the budget? Besides seniors, the disabled and low-wage workers be...
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Locker rooms based on physical traitsNov 07, 2015 12:00 am - I have been following the debate between High School District 211 and the US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights. According to the OCR, District 211 has v...
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Thanks for help with Peanut DaysNov 06, 2015 12:00 am - The Kiwanis Club of Lombard thanks the many people who generously supported our annual Peanut Days. Their generosity empowers the club to serve the children of Lombard a...