DuPage County Opinion
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Not teachers’ fault state fell downDec 10, 2013 3:40 am - Not teachers’ fault state fell down So, let’s get this straight. I have contributed into the state retirement system for my 38 years of teaching in Illinois. Eight ...
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NW Fest Orchestra concert blew writer awayDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - Your recent story on the Northwest Festival Orchestra prompted me to attend their Nov. 24 concert at Harper College. After all, it was conveniently here in the Northwest...
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Madigan has mismanaged government too longDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - Seeing the huge, beaming smile on Mike Madigan’s face as he celebrated passage of Illinois’ pension “reform” bill, front page, Dec. 4, did not do much to assuage my conc...
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Objectors to gay marriage surrender rightsDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - I’m responding to a letter by Pete Null published Wednesday, Nov. 20, commenting on the new gay marriage law in Illinois. Mr. Null wrote, “The fact that gay men and wome...
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Press is missing value of talentDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - After reading The Associated Press coverage of the American Music Awards, reprinted in your Nov. 25 article, I wondered: Is artistry no longer valued? Most performances ...
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D211 fund balance is way out of balanceDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - On Nov. 14 about 20 residents, myself included, attended High School District 211’s board of education meeting to support the board adhering to its own fund balance poli...
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Autism Speaks is recruiting advocatesDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - During my first visit ever to Capitol Hill recently, I talked with members of U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk and Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s offices, about helping children and adults w...
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City needs to get replacement trees plantedDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - Des Plaines needs to be more aggressive in replacing our lost tree canopy. We can’t wait for residents to request or pay for trees — because many won’t make the effort. ...
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Workers deserve to earn a living wageDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - There is a lot of debate these days concerning the minimum wage. Some say we should raise it; others say that would eliminate jobs and drive up prices. A more meaningful...
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Oh, for the days when Christmas followed ThanksgivingDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - Many years ago (perhaps 30) I was shopping in the now-defunct Karrol's Menswear (tall sizes) at Golf Mill Shopping Center. I had purchased a shirt for my husband and ask...