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We're tuned in, we Facebook, and 40 is the new 30. We understand what's going through the minds of those in the younger generations. Except we don't, according to two new studies that suggest we adults need to challenge our assumptions about how young people look at the world.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 12:00 AM
We don't mean to be killjoys. Honest. But there are 48 professional fireworks shows happening between Friday and Sunday in just our suburban area.
Full Story published 7/1/2009 12:00 AM
I've been trying to schedule a meeting with U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam since May 20 to discuss health-care reform. Several telephone calls and e-mails later I still don't have a commitment for a specific meeting date and time.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 12:00 AM
As a politically engaged citizen, I find the debates between DuPage County party leaders ("How about a debate to cap off war of words?" June 12) fascinating - they provide a transparent outlook on the state of partisanship in the county.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 12:00 AM
Once again, as the Illinois legislature plays a game of "chicken" with the budget, they shamefully hold hostage the most vulnerable population in the state, those who least have the ability to speak for themselves or express their needs.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 12:00 AM
As usual, I read the Daily Herald as I do each morning. I was particularly attracted to "An Obvious Place to Begin Cutting" on the June 18 Opinion page.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 12:00 AM
Did David Letterman say the right things in his apology? Certainly. Are there reasons to doubt his sincerity? Most certainly.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 12:00 AM
This is in response to Professor James Webster's letter about gun violence. Yes, Professor it is time to curtail gun violence, but not in the way you suggest.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 12:00 AM
In presenting this lifestyle I, R.W. Yohn, the writer, as a responsible citizen concerned for the continued well-being of his fellow citizens, have given much time and thought over the last 40 years to the study of what I call "social causation."
Full Story published 7/2/2009 12:00 AM
Another Flag Day has come and gone. I was driving the neighborhoods on Flag Day and was rather disappointed in the lack of U.S. flags on display and other signs of patriotism.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 12:00 AM
Joseph O'Day's June 10 letter, in which he claimed to be astounded by my ignorance concerning stem cells, was interesting. I was impressed by his using two words I had not heard before (totipotent and pluripotent) in explaining the difference between adult and embryonic stem cells.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 12:00 AM
I know that part of the problem between automobile drivers and bicyclists stems from jealousy - I'm paying zero dollars for gasoline and don't need a gym membership for exercise.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 12:00 AM
7/1/2009
- » Death penalty is costly, ineffective
- » There's no boogeyman in government-run health care
- » Obama gets credit for bank policies
- » Dire fate seen for human services
- » Public doesn't grasp health care problem
- » Universal care is the only answer
- » Some solutions for state budget
- » Change our state name to Tax-Us
- » Killer was not a pro-life Christian
- » Call for tough law on distracted driving
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