DuPage County Opinion
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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...
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Correct numbers, facts crucial to pension debateDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - Much has been written and commented on during the past several months concerning state pensions and the proposed changes. Regrettably there are simply too many incorrect...
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Pension fix is a huge step forwardDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - Let’s hope the pension fix survives its challenges. It’s not a bad deal — in exchange for slightly lowered annual increases, teachers will contribute less to their own p...
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Just make it official: no Christmas, only HolidayDec 08, 2013 4:00 am - I want to make a statement regarding Holiday, the day formerly known as Christmas. Because we live in a diverse nation where all cultures are celebrated and appreciated,...
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Where’s the balance on pension debate?Dec 08, 2013 3:40 am - Where’s the balance on pension debate? Section 1, Page 7 of my Dec. 3 Daily Herald, states, “Asian nations dominate test.” On Page 8, the Herald argues support of S...
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Glen Ellyn choking on its trafficDec 08, 2013 3:40 am - Glen Ellyn choking on its traffic As a relatively new driver in the Glen Ellyn area, I find traffic here more erratic and disorganized as one approaches downtown th...
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Better plan needed for Armstrong ParkDec 08, 2013 3:40 am - Better plan needed for Armstrong Park Sixteen-foot berms around retention basins in Armstrong Park in Carol Stream? Really? They will keep the walking path around t...
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The SoapboxDec 07, 2013 4:00 am - Check those IDs: Given the problem of teen drinking, it’s disappointing to see so many Bartlett businesses failed a recent age check in which police used two 18-year-old...