Montgomery Opinion
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Richmond for Illinois Senate Dist. 25, GOPFeb 21, 2012 11:01 pm - Republican voters in the race for Illinois Senate District 25 are likely very familiar with at least one name among the three seeking the job. Dairy magnate Jim Oberweis...
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Pierog for Senate Dist. 25, DemocratFeb 21, 2012 11:01 pm - Although both candidates for the Democratic nomination for Illinois Senate District 25 are newcomers to statewide politics, experience does play into the qualifications ...
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Don’t focus on money in politicsJan 12, 2012 4:01 am - I am writing in response to the first of what will certainly be many articles about how much money candidates for local elected office have raised during the last quarte...
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The need to boost financial literacyNov 10, 2011 3:01 am - You may have seen the TV ad: A boy walks home carrying an enormous rocket pop, and Dad asks him where his new bike is. The boy sheepishly raises his treat and says, “I t...
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Moms teach lessons of perseverance in face of tragedyJul 26, 2011 5:01 am - The loss of a child is devastating, unimaginable. And if the death is violent, or senseless, it is that much harder to comprehend. One way some suburban mothers are deal...
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Take action against pancreatic cancerJul 10, 2011 12:01 am - In June, over 500 advocates from around the country traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with their legislators and thousands of others called in as part of Pancreatic ...
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Wage war on terror more effectivelyMay 30, 2011 1:44 pm - My prayer is that President Obama will use the termination of the hunt for Osama bin Laden to pivot U.S. strategy in order to fight the war on terrorism effectively. I h...
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Good way to get rid of bad teachersMay 27, 2011 6:50 pm - We all know that Illinois’ state budget crisis has had a devastating impact on our schools. Student well-being should be at the center of every decision superintendents ...
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Health-care perk proves townships need scrutinyApr 10, 2011 10:02 pm - Daily Herald Editorial Board Just last week we opined, in the wake of the low voter turnout for local elections, that Illinois just has too many units of government. Tha...
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Grant a steward for Kaneland D302Apr 01, 2011 12:51 pm - Vote for Deborah Grant to represent residents of Kaneland School District 302. Deborah has demonstrated her abilities to cautiously debate issues of importance to all ta...