DuPage County Opinion
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Teacher pension bumps behind Social SecurityMar 06, 2012 5:00 am - In the early 1970s, the General Assembly passed legislation that provided for a benefit increase of 3 percent per year for retired teachers. The annual benefit increase ...
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Bring justice to abused animalsMar 06, 2012 4:40 am - The abuse of animals has to be committed by the lowest form of human life. I’m asking people to be a voice for these animals that are tortured and abused. Especially in ...
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First of 10 Marxist planksMar 06, 2012 4:40 am - For those of you who stubbornly believe that somehow we are still a free republic and not a Marxist state, one need only read the Communist Manifesto. Marx makes it real...
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U-46 Venus viewing was pricelessMar 06, 2012 4:40 am - Fence Post writer Ms. Keys was mistaken about U-46 charging to view the Transit of Venus. The event was free. The purchase of the special glasses was only if you wanted...
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Farnham, Madigan keep eye on seniorsMar 06, 2012 4:40 am - I’d like to thank State Rep. Keith Farnham and Hanover Township for their effort in bringing Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office to Elgin to provide assistance and re...
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Every day should be mental health dayMar 06, 2012 4:40 am - When I hear the words “Mental Health Awareness Month,” a few things come to mind: Bad, or dark days, and good days. I learned the hard way what happens when an individua...
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Try protesting with your voteMar 06, 2012 4:40 am - I’m a long time Chicago denizen. Raised on the Northwest side, I spent many happy hours in the city. While I may be considered a suburbanite, I consider Chicago my home....
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Restore funding for heroin treatmentMar 06, 2012 4:40 am - First off, I would like to applaud this publication for having the guts to cover the heroin problem that is plaguing the suburbs as well as the city of Chicago. I am a r...
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Here’s why your taxes are so highMar 06, 2012 4:40 am - Recently, the Kane County Treasurer sent my real estate tax bill. My taxes increased $545. I live in Batavia Township and we have wonderful schools, great police protect...
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Helping to Stamp Out HungerMar 06, 2012 4:40 am - On behalf of the volunteers of FISH Food Pantry, I would like to thank the residents of Carpentersville, East Dundee, West Dundee and Sleepy Hollow who were so generous ...