Articles filed under Opinion
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Statistics represent people needing helpMar 27, 2025 4:00 am - LGBTQ+ individuals face alarming mental health disparities, with higher rates of depression, suicide and substance use — struggles that affect real people, like my own fa...
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The Six Triple Eight deserves its dayMar 27, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson: As Women's History Month nears its end, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation to recognize the African American women who served in the Women's Army Corps' 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II.
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Committed to building on strengthsMar 27, 2025 4:00 am - As a Wheaton Warrenville Community Unit School District 200 board member, it is difficult to hear the harsh criticisms and accusations from certain candidates that the bo...
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Today’s editorial cartoonMar 27, 2025 4:00 am -
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The governing begins Wednesday, but first … ‘the silly season’Mar 27, 2025 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: Some lingering thoughts as Election Day approaches.
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Illinois’ current sales tax system does not reflect a modern economyMar 26, 2025 9:23 am - Tax policy is a deeply misunderstood topic. In general, most people believe that “conservative” states levy fewer taxes than states with more “left-leaning” leadership.
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Impressed, inspired by board hopefulMar 26, 2025 4:00 am - After meeting Carina Santa Maria at a recent community gathering, I left not only impressed but genuinely inspired. In an era where political ambition often overshadows p...
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Incumbents show good leadershipMar 26, 2025 4:00 am - I am writing in support of the current Wheeling Township Republican officials who are up for re-election on April 1st. Under their leadership, Wheeling Township has the s...
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Balanced committed to students, taxpayersMar 26, 2025 4:00 am - If you agree with me that parents need to have a stronger voice in your child’s education, then now is the time to do something about it. Two mothers have stepped up as w...
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Keep school district moving forwardMar 26, 2025 4:00 am - Our elementary schools are the heart of our community. It’s essential that we keep the schools in Community Consolidated District 15 moving forward. Sadly, some candidate...