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Letter: Looking forward to District 86 transformation
Congratulations to Victor Casini on his appointment as District 86 Board president and the new board members. Like many others in the community, we look forward to a transformation that leads to increased accountability, financial responsibility, transparency and governance. For example, after looking at my …
Letter: Bridge’s mission transforms lives
At Bridge Communities’ third annual Celebrating Women.Transforming Lives luncheon, I was deeply moved by the incredible outpouring of support from our community. Since its founding in 1988, Bridge has helped 588 DuPage County families transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency, thanks to the dedicated individuals and …
Letter: Osteopathic physicians provide best of both worlds
In response to Kami Booth’s article, Look outside the medicine cabinet when treating pain, I would like to suggest that Booth and her readers consider having their medical care provided by a doctor of osteopathic medicine. Booth is correct when she states traditional medical students …
Letter: Vote for excellence in District 86
Two of our children graduated from Hinsdale Central where they received stellar educations, which is why this election is very concerning. Candidate Casini objected to an enrichment English course that required parental consent, which he initially gave. Afterward, he wanted changes to that course because …
Keep politics out of District 86 School Board
I am most disturbed by a recent development in the campaign for High School District 86 Board of Education. In recent campaign fliers the Friends of 86 slate boast of being supported by the mayor of Darien and the Downers Grove Republican Party. My past …
Brennan, Gorgol, Gallo and Rosenthal in District 86
I voted early for the Building On Excellence candidates for High School District 86. I believe Brennan, Gorgol, Gallo and Rosenthal are the most qualified to maintain the excellence of our high schools in a fiscally responsible way: retaining our AAA rating and assuring a …
Letter: Dittus for DuPage County Regional Office of School Trustees
Among the many issues facing Illinois school districts over the coming years will be district boundaries. In Illinois, unlike most states, district boundaries can hop scotch through towns, dividing neighbors and communities. Some DuPage communities are beginning to question these boundaries. The first step is …
Letter: Candidates Manley, Casini and Corcoran for District 86 School Board
An important campaign is in progress for the District 86 School Board. I would like to compliment candidates Manley, Casini and Corcoran for conducting a fair, clean and positive campaign. We can be proud of these three District 86 candidates. After reviewing the articles in …
Letter: Continue the progress in District 86
Hinsdale High School District 86 was the reason we moved here 20 years ago. We have been delighted with the excellent education they have received. From academics to athletics to the arts, our schools are among the best in the country. Our high schools are …
Letter: Gouging the taxpayer in District 86
All of us will be receiving our annual property tax bill in the mail soon. Courtesy of the board majority of Hinsdale High School District 86, we can expect that portion of our tax bill to be higher than last year, even with the value …
Letter: The conservative slate in District 86
People are already talking about the High School District 86 election, and asking how a new slate such as Claudia Manley, Victor Casini and Ed Corcoran plan to change District 86. Why introduce conservative values into our “nonpartisan” School Board? Because we need to replace …
Letter: Pro-school vs anti-school in District 86
What are the differences between the candidates in the Hinsdale High School District 86 election? There are many, but people shouldn’t be misled into believing that this is a pro-school vs anti-school contest. The slate of Cassini, Corcoran, and Manley has been called “dangerous” and …
Letter: Building on excellence in District 86
I am writing to express my support for the Building on Excellence slate, 3-4-5-6 on the ballot for District 86 School Board. Brennan, Gorgol, Gallo, Rosenthal are committed to our top-notch schools. This slate is not satisfied with the status quo, but is looking for …
Letter: Death penalty not arbitrary
As DuPage County state’s attorney, I take exception to several statements in The Doings’ recent editorial “Positive Trend on Death Penalty.” The suggestion the death penalty has “been applied arbitrarily” ignores the reality that prosecutors across the country painstakingly agonize over each individual case in …
Letter: Manley, Casini and Corcoran in District 86
The Hinsdale District 86 Board election is April 9. After years of infighting, overspending, lack of real transparency, and a failure to exercise common sense, it is time for new leadership. A new slate of three candidates, Manley, Casini and Corcoran, have proposed online, commonsense …
