DuPage County Opinion
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Uniform sentencing would be fairerMar 18, 2014 5:01 am - There seems to be no consistency in the federal, state or even local courts to the sentences that judges impose on criminals. A first-degree murder conviction may carry ...
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Judge abused power on 'marriage' licensesMar 18, 2014 5:01 am - As a result of last month's irresponsible judicial decision in Cook County which usurps the proper legislative process, some county clerks are now issuing same-sex "marr...
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Lead paint problem can be managedMar 17, 2014 5:01 am - The March 2 article on lead paint by James Fuller was interesting and very true. As an Illinois licensed Lead Risk Assessor, I encounter these situations on a regular ba...
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Hiring policy makes U-46 legally vulnerableMar 17, 2014 5:01 am - It is hard to put into words the direction the Elgin Area School District U-46 is going. The dust has barely settled since last year's comment from board member Tracy O'...
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IRS didn't scrutinize just Tea Party typesMar 17, 2014 12:01 am - Your March 6, Business Section, Page 1, states that "Lois Lerner headed the IRS division that improperly singled out Tea Party and other conservative groups for extra sc...
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Another troubling suit against sheriffMar 17, 2014 12:01 am - I just finished reading the March 11 very troubling article regarding another discrimination lawsuit against Sheriff John Zaruba. How can the county board continue to al...
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The perpetually interfering DemMar 16, 2014 5:01 am - Dear state Sen. Dave Koehler: The Democratic Party portrays itself as for the common man, the protector of blue collar workers. It appears that's a ruse and the purpose ...
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Packing 'heat' might land in hot waterMar 16, 2014 12:01 am - Packing 'heat' might land in hot water In a recent Daily Herald article on "liberalizing" concealed carry, Mark Gampl of McHenry was quoted as stating, "You get the...
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Medical marijuana rule proposal is unjustMar 15, 2014 5:01 am - On your recent article titled "Do guns, pot mix?" I am unaware of any case in which use of a medically prescribed drug requires one's right to gun ownership be taken awa...
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Media bias has shaped the nationMar 15, 2014 5:01 am - As of late the president has been making some jaw-dropping statements. On Benghazi, "Our first concern is for our people's safety." On the IRS scandal, "There isn't a sm...