Opinion Stories from June 9, 2016 (Change date)
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Illinois government is trench warfare, not leadershipJun 10, 2016 9:43 am - After 18 years in the legislature, I announced that I would not seek re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives, instead deciding to run for chairman of the Mc...
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Dist. 15 board members needed at bargaining tableJun 09, 2016 2:00 pm - Contract negotiation is a give and take that usually ends up with a deal somewhere between what each of the parties wants. That's why it's important for everyone involve...
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Editorial: Hillary Clinton and little girl dreamsJun 10, 2016 5:41 am - Editor's note: This editorial is adapted from one published Aug. 26, 2008, during Hillary Clinton's first race for president. When Hillary Clinton was a youngster in Pa...
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Today's Opinion Page editorial cartoonJun 09, 2016 1:00 am - Today's Opinion Page editorial cartoon ...
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Library plan impact on taxes overlookedJun 09, 2016 1:00 am - The reporter who reported the story on the Fox Valley Library tax hike proposal misses a significant fact that could have caused an attention gathering headline for the ...
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The 'cascade' effect of minimum wageJun 09, 2016 1:00 am - Lost in the debate about the $15-an-hour minimum wage is the "cascade" effect. If a $10/hour employee gets a 50 percent increase to $15/hour, then those with higher skil...
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The trap of historyJun 09, 2016 1:00 am - History is usually a good guide for understanding elections. Even times of unease and upheaval don't repeal the basic laws of politics. But history can also be a trap, b...
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