Aurora Opinion
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House floor is merely a stageJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - Act 1. We see two politicians, we’ll call them Michael and Tom, getting together in an office before meeting with a House committee considering pension reform. Michael s...
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Electoral college should be abolishedJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - The people should elect the president. With one exception the Electoral College was rejected every time it was proposed during the Federal Convention in 1787. But James...
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ComEd increase, Dream Act are nightmaresJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - We need to remember the voting that took place over the Memorial Day holiday weekend when it comes time for re-election. The state passed the Dream Act, voted for the Co...
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Safe prom a success for Wheaton schoolsJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - On behalf of Operation Safe Celebration 2011, we want to express our appreciation to all those who contributed in so many ways to make this year’s post prom parties a su...
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No room for God in Sun City?Jun 08, 2011 12:00 am - Freedom of worship, speech and assembly are guaranteed by our U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment, our Bill of Rights. Yet, a vocal group at our CAM quarterly meeting se...
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Jeanine’s spirit alive in Naperville walkJun 06, 2011 12:00 am - On behalf of our family and the Jeanine Nicarico Literacy Fund Committee, we extend heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful supporters of the 10th Annual 5K Run/Walk for R...
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Keeping fit a goal for all ages, abilitiesJun 05, 2011 12:00 am - Willie Gault represents one side of the fitness spectrum. As Daily Herald sports writer Bob LeGere reported Sunday, the 50-year-old former Bear not only keeps physically...
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Delay legislator pay until they fix pensionsJun 04, 2011 7:00 pm - Illinois issued $3.7 billion in pension obligation bonds at yields of up to 5.877 percent for eight-year maturities in February. The Wall Street Journal Feb. 24 caption ...
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Time traffic lights; save us some gasJun 04, 2011 7:00 pm - I feel as if I should just keep the same letter and send it to the Daily Herald about every other year. Gas prices are again in the forefront of everyone’s minds. So wha...
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Library a bargain and an adventureJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - I was sorry to read the letter from the gentleman who feels that libraries are a waste of tax dollars. Perhaps he hasn’t had a chance to visit a library recently or does...