DuPage County Opinion
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Moylan needed to step aside at gameSep 10, 2012 6:37 am - The Maine West football theme on Friday, Aug. 24 was to honor the veterans. Approximately 50 veterans were asked to line up on the field before the game and were applaud...
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Farewell to the man who gave great adviceSep 09, 2012 5:00 am - There’s a thing called the “tomorrow” file. It’s where reporters are supposed to let us editor types know what they’ll be working on the next day. Everyone gets busy, an...
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Weighing in on vaccinationsSep 09, 2012 4:39 am - Weighing in on vaccinations When I was a teenager a major reason for not wearing safety belts was the danger of being trapped in a burning car. The fear was real an...
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Only explaining grade-school civicsSep 09, 2012 4:39 am - Only explaining grade-school civics Here is what is galling about the Republicans crying over Obama’s “You didn’t build that.” Obama’s little disquisition of the ro...
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The SoapboxSep 08, 2012 5:00 am - Make a decision: Some may feel the late Bill Mueller was irreplaceable, but surely the Lombard village board can do better than this. After rejecting nominations of four...
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Health care VEBAs are a solid alternativeSep 08, 2012 5:00 am - Mr. Alesky’s letter of Aug. 16 furthers the misconception being spread by some news outlets about the stock given to the GM union. GM followed the lead of Ford and other...
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A reply to the ‘lefty letter’Sep 08, 2012 4:37 am - A reply to the ‘lefty letter’ To Mr. Petersen of Hoffman Estates who is seeking a reply to his “lefty letter.” Sorry to disappoint you but I do not consider myself ...
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Schaumburg unkind to Walsh supportersSep 08, 2012 4:05 am - I was a participant in the Schaumburg Septemberfest Parade. I was a volunteer walking the parade in support of the election of 8th district congressman, Joe Walsh. I hav...
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Just who gets credit for my success?Sep 07, 2012 5:00 am - President Obama indicated that if I’m successful, the government that built the roads that I used to get to work is responsible for my success. However, didn’t the gasol...
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Charter school a good thing for ElginSep 07, 2012 5:00 am - As a member of the Elgin Charter School Initiative, I want to provide a few facts about charter schools. Charter schools are public schools. They are open to any student...