All Stories from October 30, 2013 (Change date)
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We must do something about gun violenceOct 30, 2013 5:00 am - It seems like it’s become commonplace to hear on the news about men, women and children being killed by guns. It doesn’t matter if was a private home, shopping mall, as...
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Only let constituents contribute to politiciansOct 30, 2013 5:00 am - Concerning money and politics, I have a novel idea: “people” can only give money and lobby a person that they could actually vote for. This would stop money from crossi...
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Seat at infamous Cubs game could’ve been anyone’sOct 30, 2013 5:00 am - Well, we had the 10-year anniversary of the infamous Bartman game recently, and I have to say seeing all the programming and written word regarding this reminded me how ...
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Dawn Patrol: Oak Brook bank robbed; big sports nightOct 30, 2013 5:00 am - Oak Brook bank robbed Oak Brook police continue to investigate a Tuesday afternoon bank robbery. About 2:45 p.m., a man entered the Fifth Third Bank branch at 16th ...
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Larkin Center gets $20,000 emergency grant from Kane CountyOct 30, 2013 5:00 am - The Kane County Board Tuesday authorized an emergency $20,000 grant to the Larkin Center, money that will help the center, which closed Oct. 18, make the last two weeks ...
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The White House Comedy ClubOct 30, 2013 5:00 am - While the nation’s attention has been riveted on the Keystone Congress, the executive branch was busy developing its own comedy routine. Picture the cast (you know the c...
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There truly is reason to be scaredOct 30, 2013 5:00 am - Recently, I read a letter from a reader who claimed to be scared for America’s future because of the Tea Party. Really? Fast & Furious, Bengahzi, the Obamacare rollout, ...
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Editorial: Don’t rush into mandatory sentencesOct 30, 2013 5:00 am - Talking tough on crime is a favorite pastime in American politics. Actually accomplishing something to reduce crime is not nearly so common. That’s an important distinct...
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Putting aside race to focus on characterOct 30, 2013 5:00 am - Months after the Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman controversy has faded from the front pages and the TV cameras have moved on to other spectacles, I remain concerned that...
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Health insurance just got more expensiveOct 30, 2013 5:00 am - I just received my notice of renewal for health insurance to comply with “Obamacare.” I am 63 years old and work part time for a dermatologist. My husband is retired and...