All Stories from January 12, 2012 (Change date)
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Public workers shouldn’t be allowed to strikeJan 12, 2012 4:00 am - In the news recently, there have been a few articles about the teachers’ strike at Zion-Benton. I’m certain that my letter will antagonize that group and any others who ...
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Dim thinking in bulb decisionsJan 12, 2012 4:00 am - In the world of politics, it is amazing how seemingly minor issues can become important. One sleeper issue is “light bulb freedom.” With a Federal ban on standard 100-wa...
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A riff on Walsh’s Christmas greetingJan 12, 2012 4:00 am - I just read Kerry Lester’s article about Joe Walsh petitioning Congress to allow legislators to send Christmas or Hanukkah wishes to constituents using tax dollars. Wow,...
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Dawn Patrol: Up to 8 inches of snow coming, plus wind!Jan 12, 2012 4:00 am - Weather "Snowmaggeddon 2012" is coming. Up to 8-inches of snow is still being forecasted for later today, but the snow isn't expected to start until about 9 a.m. It...
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Don’t focus on money in politicsJan 12, 2012 4:00 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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Look for the good in health care lawJan 12, 2012 4:00 am - Do you know what AHCA stands for? Hint: It’s a bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama. It is the acronym for the Affordable Health Care Act, also...
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Money draws more sculpture entries in BataviaJan 12, 2012 12:00 am - Increasing the prize money for the Batavia bridge sculpture contest worked. More than 20 artists have submitted applications, city administrator Bill McGrath announced W...
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Images: Snow finally blankets the suburbsJan 12, 2012 12:00 am - ...
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Thursday’s girls basketball scoreboardJan 12, 2012 12:00 am - Thursday’s summaries * VERNON HILLS 69, ROUND LAKE 25 Vernon Hills — Smith 8 1-1 18, Roberts 1 0-0 2, Pecht 0 0-0 0, Lehocky 4 0-0 8, Burrows 1 0-0 2, Bahlman 3 1-1 7, R...
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Images: Your snow photosJan 12, 2012 12:00 am - ...