All Stories from February 13, 2012 (Change date)
-
Kane circuit clerk candidates differ on costly upgradesFeb 13, 2012 4:30 am - The next Kane County circuit court clerk will implement a large portion of the massive technology upgrade for the local courts that might cost as much as $12.6 million. ...
-
The power of losingFeb 13, 2012 4:00 am - Mitt Romney’s recent losses to Rick Santorum in Colorado, Missouri and Minnesota revealed a truism that Romney might want to study — but not too much! Parting with one’...
-
All sides should seek pension solutionsFeb 13, 2012 4:00 am - While the idea of asking school districts to pay the pension costs for teachers isn’t realistic because of the huge expense, it will shine a bright light on total pensio...
-
Gutting the DREAM ActFeb 13, 2012 4:00 am - During one of the Republican debates in Florida, Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney agreed that the only way they’d support the DREAM Act is to take out the educational compo...
-
Lessons from two DuPage teacher contractsFeb 13, 2012 4:00 am - This is a tale of two suburban school district contract negotiations. Last week, the West Chicago High School District 94 board approved a contract that called for 1 per...
-
A case against school bus seat beltsFeb 13, 2012 4:00 am - In response to your front-page story, “Should all buses have belts?” I can tell you firsthand: They should not! On Feb. 26, 2007, my wife, Linda, a 23-year veteran schoo...
-
Database can help in emergenciesFeb 13, 2012 4:00 am - I have read with interest the articles in your newspaper chronicling the problems brought to light in the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. I applaud Cook County Bo...
-
Dawn Patrol: Bartlett nightclub shooter on loose; Adele wins GrammysFeb 13, 2012 4:00 am - The man who shot another at a Bartlett nightclub is on the loose. A Chicago man has been charged with DUI after a collision killed a man near Addison. Stair climbers raise money in Oak Brook. Adele wins six Grammys as Whitney Houston is remembered.
-
Police reportsFeb 13, 2012 12:00 am - This article is no longer available on dailyherald.com.
-
Your health: The need to trim caloriesFeb 13, 2012 12:00 am - The right diet The reality is that when it comes to shedding pounds, the key is cutting calories — and it doesn't really matter whether those calories come mainly f...