Algonquin Opinion
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Let voters decide future of townshipsApr 20, 2014 12:01 am - Let voters decide future of townships Illinois' nearly 13 million citizens have a shameful tax burden of supporting 7,000 units of governments, which is 2,100 more ...
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Candy, movies in school: What's district's view?Apr 13, 2014 5:00 am - An online comment on our story about what may or may not be a brewing controversy at a West Dundee school over teachers giving out candy and showing “Toy Story” during i...
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Kane County living within its meansApr 02, 2014 12:01 am - Kane County living within its means We are trying to make it clear through the traditional press that any raises given any Kane County employees, including nine man...
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Editorial: Study waterway agency before pulling plugMar 28, 2014 5:00 am - State Sen. Terry Link this week pulled down his proposed legislation to eliminate the Fox Waterway Agency, saying the idea needs more study. Yes, it does. The proposal h...
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Editorial: Collaboration on power line project needed to benefit allMar 21, 2014 5:00 am - Discontent often is a prerequisite to progress. Such may be the case with a plan for new power lines that would relieve transmission congestion through northern Illinois...
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The SoapboxMar 15, 2014 4:00 am - Time's almost up: Sure, it's nice to be able to get out early to turn in your ballot, but still, there's something magical about Election Day. The state and nation ...
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The SoapboxMar 08, 2014 4:00 am - When it's too much: The tragic story of animals found dead and neglected on a pair of farms in western Kane County this week reminds us that there are places to...
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Saturday SoapboxFeb 28, 2014 10:00 pm - He is Ironman: Best wishes to Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson on his recovery from heart surgery. The uber-fit mayor showed up in pieces to a village board me...
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Endorsement: Yes on electricity proposalFeb 23, 2014 12:01 am - Yes on electricity proposal ...
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Endorsement: No on general election for County Board chairFeb 23, 2014 12:01 am - Many voters say they oppose any expansion of government and decry the influence of big donations on the political system. The former is especially true in conservative-l...