Algonquin Opinion
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Editorial: New sheriff's promising trial of firsthand jail experienceJan 07, 2019 10:00 pm - Potentially, there's a lot to be gained by walking a mile in someone else's shoes. You see what others see. You experience what others experience. You feel what others f...
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Setting the record straight on teacher pensionsDec 31, 2018 12:00 am - I would like to respond to Jack Kraus' letter of Dec. 11 re: teacher pensions. Mr. Kraus mentioned that "Illinois teachers are the highest paid teachers in the country w...
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Editorial: Don't ignore mandatory child abuse reporting lawNov 18, 2018 10:00 pm - Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon is ticked off and we don't blame him. The reason for McMahon's ire is the arrest of a principal and a teacher for violating the ...
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Endorsement: Daily Herald supports Rickert over Snelson for Kane County treasurerOct 19, 2018 11:00 pm - In the race for Kane County treasurer, five term incumbent David Rickert faces challenger Jason Snelson. Rickert, a licensed certified public accountant from Elgin, has...
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Endorsement: Daily Herald backs Cunningham over Jimenez for Kane County clerkOct 19, 2018 11:00 pm - In the race for Kane County Clerk, incumbent John "Jack" Cunningham faces challengerger Nicholas "Nico" Jimenez. Cunningham, who will be running for his fifth term as cl...
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Endorsement: Yes for new equipment, staffing at Hampshire fire districtOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - After two failed attempts, the Hampshire Fire Protection District will try again this fall for a property tax increase to replace aging equipment and increase staffing l...
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Kane County gets state money for election security but can't make changes yetOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - Kane County officials will receive at least $70,000 from the state to boost election security ahead of Nov. 6 voting, but don't expect any big changes. Roger Fahnestock...
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Endorsement: Wojnicki for Kane County Board District 15Oct 17, 2018 1:00 am - A controversial proposed alcohol and drug treatment center on Silver Glen Road outside of Campton Hills is one of the biggest issues in Kane County Board District 15, wh...
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Endorsement: Surges for Kane County Board District 21Oct 17, 2018 1:00 am - The voters in Kane County Board District 21 have two fine choices in the race to succeed Rebecca Gillam, who is not running for re-election. Democrat Tara Jacobsen of Du...
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Endorsement: Patrician for Kane County Board District 23Oct 17, 2018 1:00 am - Democrat Chris Kious and Republican Jim Patrician, both of Algonquin, are vying to succeed county board member Maggie Auger, who is not running for re-election, in Distr...