DuPage County Opinion
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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...
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U of I bridges gap to help veteransDec 04, 2014 11:01 pm - U of I bridges gap to help veterans The Oct. 22 lead story about the suicide of Elk Grove Village native and Marine veteran Jeremy P. Sears brought to light the str...
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Winfield residents yearn for civilityDec 04, 2014 10:00 pm - Winfield residents yearn for civility Too often there is a lack of candidates from which voters can choose on Election Day. Democracy is not supposed to work like...
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Black leaders should refocus efforts against violenceDec 03, 2014 4:01 am - How do the likes of Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton make someone like Michael Brown a poster child for racism? Did the youth not rob a store, manhandle the owner and attac...
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What good are latent apologies?Dec 03, 2014 4:01 am - Of what value is an apology after conveying an injurious statement that has been repudiated by the public? The latest time-delayed apology was after the Obama children w...
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Editorial: Find middle ground on adjuncts who are retiredDec 03, 2014 4:01 am - When the school year ends, Oakton Community College plans to dismiss dozens of adjunct instructors who are retired and collecting a state pension. The school recently wa...
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'Fashioning' of Ferguson story?Dec 02, 2014 11:01 pm - 'Fashioning' of Ferguson story? I find it fascinating how Associated Press writers Jim Slater and David Lieb fashioned their story - in a literal sense of the word ...
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State should look in the mirror on wagesDec 02, 2014 4:00 am - Gov. Pat Quinn and the Democrats have been jumping up and down over increasing the minimum wage. Those greedy businessmen will not pay a living wage. Republicans want pe...