DuPage County Opinion
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Minimize the cost of a demotion, MetraJul 14, 2013 4:40 am - Minimize the cost of a demotion, Metra Regarding the Metra board’s generosity, it would seem to be a primary and critical concern to minimize the cost to force some...
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Ashamed to say we live in IllinoisJul 14, 2013 4:40 am - Ashamed to say we live in Illinois In the June 22 business section is an article that should have been on the front page. The situation in this state is beyond beli...
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New policy puts Boy Scouts in perilJul 14, 2013 4:40 am - New policy puts Boy Scouts in peril As a male youth of 13 (many years ago) I was approached in a men’s bathroom facility by an older youth soliciting sex. I was ab...
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Mt. Prospect man publishes book on liberal and conservative viewsJul 13, 2013 11:00 pm - New book discusses liberal and conservative views ‘Right is Wrong' takes a closer look at two forms of government and helps decode both MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill.– Stephen Sc...
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The SoapboxJul 13, 2013 5:00 am - Roselle’s special Fifth: The village of Roselle should give itself a hand. Thanks to efforts by individuals, businesses and a $9,000 donation from a church-affiliated no...
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Consider Cullerton pension billJul 13, 2013 4:40 am - Consider Cullerton pension bill Teachers have been told their retirement benefits must be cut because the state has a budget problem. This is especially hard for te...
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Fabulous foul ball memory for the agesJul 13, 2013 4:40 am - My family and I attended the White Sox-Indians doubleheader June 17 at the Cell. It was the longest doubleheader in history for two nine-inning games; 7 hours and 53 min...
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Now is time to fight Alzheimer’s diseaseJul 12, 2013 4:40 am - Now is time to fight Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s is the most expensive disease today, and its prevalence is only growing. In 2006, my husband, Bill, was diagnos...
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Weak argument against gay marriageJul 11, 2013 5:00 am - I am writing in response to David Smith’s July 1 letter written on behalf of the Illinois Family Institute. His letter claims the unique purpose of marriage “is to creat...
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Board’s decision kept rights intactJul 08, 2013 5:00 am - I would like to thank the members of the Bartlett village board for their decision not to define an “assault weapon” and more importantly their decision not to infringe ...