DuPage County Opinion
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Excess funds one day; a tax hike the next?Dec 08, 2014 4:01 am - The District 214 school board is proposing a 2.4 percent tax levy hike for next year. This fall the board approved unnecessary spending of $45 million that they had in e...
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Dutch experiment with euthanasia a warningDec 08, 2014 4:01 am - Most of us are familiar with the term "slippery slope." Normally it is used by those opposing a movement or piece of legislation. However, Professor Theo Boer, a Dutch e...
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Speak up about your school district taxesDec 08, 2014 4:01 am - Citizens, beware! School District 214 has approved a 2.4 percent (increase in the) tax levy for next year. District 214 will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at t...
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Drawing conclusions about FergusonDec 08, 2014 4:01 am - I would like to offer my opinion regarding the events in Ferguson, Mo. After listening to both sides on national television for the last few days as well as the parents ...
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Bush should pay for Naperville visitDec 06, 2014 11:01 pm - Bush should pay for Naperville visit Who should pay for George Bush's visit to Naperville? Why, George Bush himself. He was the one who benefitted from the publicit...
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Add resources, fight domestic violenceDec 06, 2014 11:01 pm - Add resources, fight domestic violence It is imperative that local agencies develop assistance programs and increase domestic violence resources in response to the ...
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Bring Congressional reps back homeDec 06, 2014 11:01 pm - Bring Congressional reps back home I think President Obama might just be getting it right on how to cut congressional spending since he has chosen to ignore Congres...
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Tragic death could have been avoidedDec 06, 2014 4:01 am - Anytime an individual is killed, it is tragic to the family and friends. Unfortunately, this may happen by accident or bad decisions. In the case of Michael Brown, you h...
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Why handwriting still mattersDec 06, 2014 4:01 am - Born just before the turn of the century, I had the pleasure of experiencing many different types of handwriting. I was taught print and cursive in primary school, but I...
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The SoapboxDec 06, 2014 4:01 am - Whiskers for charity: Who knew that not shaving could feel so good? Gurnee police officials are winking at the department's personal appearance policy to benefit ch...