All Stories from May 8, 2013 (Change date)
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At a loss for words on SyriaMay 08, 2013 5:00 am - It turns out that President Obama did not mean to say “red line” after all. The New York Times tells us the president misspoke. Maybe like a lot of people new to Washing...
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Unused state police time off cost taxpayers $7.7 millionMay 09, 2013 9:45 am - Illinois state troopers accumulate days, get paid for them at retirement
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Debate is about living within budgetMay 08, 2013 5:00 am - I watched the recent panel discussion on pension reform hoping beyond all hope that some small step could be made to get us closer to a solution of this pension mess. I ...
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A new view of war materialsMay 08, 2013 5:00 am - After the bombing in Boston on April 15, there should be a call to ban Fagor pressure cookers and Tenergy Batteries. Afterall no one needs such weapons of war. Steve Za...
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Guns not needed in heaven but are on earthMay 08, 2013 5:00 am - Note to Tom McGovern, whose letter to Fence Post said there won’t be guns in heaven, implying NRA members won’t be happy with those eternal accomodations and should look...
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Funds restored in time for spring breakMay 08, 2013 4:40 am - Funds restored in time for spring break Well, the Congress has shamed itself although I am sure that they will deny it. The Senate failed to act on background check...
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Glen Ellyn budget fiscally prudentMay 08, 2013 4:40 am - Glen Ellyn budget fiscally prudent On April 22, the Glen Ellyn board of trustees passed its budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1 by a vote of 4-1. This vote c...
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There will be consequences at pollsMay 08, 2013 4:40 am - There will be consequences at polls I am outraged that the Senate failed to pass common sense gun legislation. There will be consequences at the polls. Holly Keltne...
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Maybe we should ground Mrs. ObamaMay 08, 2013 4:40 am - Maybe we should ground Mrs. Obama President Obama has acted like the little kid who could not have his way and takes his ball and goes home. Cutting back on the air...
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Still fighting the floodingMay 08, 2013 4:40 am - Still fighting the flooding I live in Orchard Heights in McHenry. This is the worst flooding this area has seen in over 30 years. We really were completely ignored....