Opinion Stories from June 11, 2019 (Change date)
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Editorial: 'Pork' and the matter of trust in Illinois spendingJun 12, 2019 12:57 pm - "Pork," as in legislative largesse, isn't always bad government, but it certainly can make a bad first impression. Like $300,000 for dog parks. Or $250,000 to refurbish ...
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Illinois turning into PottersvilleJun 11, 2019 1:00 am - As a 57-year resident of Illinois, I can't help but feel that our state is quickly becoming Pottersville, like the scenes from the Frank Capra classic "It's a Wonderful ...
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Legalizing pot one of worst things we've doneJun 11, 2019 1:00 am - Have our state legislators and their supporters lost their minds? Anyone with half a brain can do a little research and find that all the major health organizations in ...
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Metropolitan areas must focus on gangsJun 11, 2019 1:00 am - Until major metropolitan areas eliminate criminal gangs, there will be no peace. No amount of gun control will take guns out of the hands of gangbangers and other crimin...
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Court's voice needed to stem problems gerrymandering is causingJun 11, 2019 1:00 am - Gerrymandering has always been part of American politics. After all, the term was coined in 1812 after Massachusetts governor and Founding Father Elbridge Gerry endorsed...
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Today's Opinion Page editorial cartoonJun 11, 2019 1:00 am - Today's Opinion Page editorial cartoon ...
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Who pays more taxes?Jun 11, 2019 1:00 am - Currently in Illinois, if somebody earns $10,000 per year and the personal income tax rate is 5%, they would pay $500 per year in state income taxes. If somebody earns $...
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Why can't we get accurate weather forecasts?Jun 11, 2019 1:00 am - Can someone please explain why we cannot receive accurate weather forecasts? I know it's a common joke, but, claims to the contrary aside, it seems that local forecasts ...
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