DuPage County Opinion
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Duckworth's refusal to debate shows true colorsOct 16, 2014 5:01 am - I have never been really interested in politics. However, when I first read about Larry Kaifesh online, and what his views are once he is elected, I actually became inte...
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Endorsements: Zaruba for DuPage County sheriffOct 16, 2014 1:01 am - Republican DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba, celebrating 30 years in the department and seeking his fifth term in office, is endorsed for re-election, but not without r...
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Endorsement: Yes to electrical aggregation in Maine Township, Des PlainesOct 16, 2014 1:01 am - Because of the combination of rising prices generally for electrical energy and a rate structure allowing ComEd to become more competitive, so-called electrical aggregat...
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Endorsements: Murphy, Burns for DuPage forest preserve boardOct 16, 2014 1:01 am - Voters in two contested DuPage County Forest Preserve districts will be asked to choose between incumbent commissioners and their challengers during the Nov. 4 election....
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Awful TV shows invading our homesOct 16, 2014 12:01 am - Viewing TV lately is such a waste of time. Why do most shows dwell on violence and sexual scenes between same sex partners? This is disgusting. Let's turn off the TV and...
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Tiresome phrase: 'Reaching out'Oct 16, 2014 12:01 am - I was happy to read Jim Slusher's column decrying the overuse of the word "experience" - driving experience, shopping experience, bathroom experience, etc. Now maybe Mr....
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Discrimination alive, well in schoolOct 15, 2014 5:01 am - I recently received a tweet about a young man with Down syndrome. Danny tried out every year for the variety show at Maine South High School, but he was never chosen. Th...
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Take Ebola threat more seriouslyOct 15, 2014 5:01 am - If a man would get on a plane with the intent to kill himself and the 200 or so innocent passengers by igniting his explosive shoes, isn't it not only conceivable but pr...
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Endorsements: Silvestri, Schneider, Doody-Gorman for Cook County BoardOct 15, 2014 1:01 am - District 9: Silvestri We are pleased to be able to endorse Peter Silvestri, something we haven't been able to do previously because we do not endorse candidates who...
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Endorsement: Cronin an outstanding leader for DuPage CountyOct 15, 2014 1:01 am - DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin is seeking his second term to oversee the second-largest county in the state. He is being challenged by Bob Peickert, head of the...