All Stories from January 31, 2012 (Change date)
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Fairness an issue in ElginJan 31, 2012 4:00 am - On Jan. 24, the Daily Herald reported that the City of Elgin is “pulling the plug” on the seniors’ rebate program, a program that was established about 17 years ago when...
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Support each other through tough timeJan 31, 2012 4:00 am - I listened to the State of the Union address and admire and support President Obama. It’s been fascinating to watch the response to his every sentence. The future succes...
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Burns has heart, experience for jobJan 31, 2012 4:00 am - We support Kevin Burns for Kane County chairman. We’ve been impressed by his genuine interest in public service. He’s worked hard to bring to the forefront issues my fam...
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The GOP’s assault on GingrichJan 31, 2012 4:00 am - When the empire strikes back, it hits hard. The Republican establishment is deploying every weapon and every soldier — even Bob Dole — in an increasingly desperate attem...
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Happy to receive holiday giftsJan 31, 2012 4:00 am - Lake Park Elementary School was on the receiving end of some very special donations recently. The hard working and dedicated volunteers from the Humanitarian Service Pro...
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Obama clueless on issues of militaryJan 31, 2012 4:00 am - During the week of Jan. 15, 11 more American troops were killed in Afghanistan. This did not deter our Commander-in-Chief as he stood before supporters at a fundraiser t...
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Stop the assault on middle classJan 31, 2012 4:00 am - In the middle of the 20th century, a true middle class emerged in the United States. This was brought about by the mobilization of the economy due to World War II, the r...
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Onward civilian soldiersJan 31, 2012 4:00 am - War, said James Madison, is “the true nurse of executive aggrandizement.” Randolph Bourne, the radical essayist killed by the influenza unleashed by World War I, warned,...
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Revisit seat belts on school busesJan 31, 2012 4:00 am - It’s an issue that has been debated for decades. But every now and then something happens that gives it a higher profile. After an accident Friday in Sugar Grove, that’s...
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Thanks for Wheaton luminaria effortJan 31, 2012 4:00 am - Thanks for Wheaton luminaria effort The Wheaton Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society wishes to thank all who supported its 42nd annual luminaria fundraiser in Dece...