Aurora Opinion
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Daily Herald opinion: Clerk is helping candidates avoid costly ballot objections. More should do it.Mar 30, 2022 1:00 am - This editorial represents the consensus opinion of The Daily Herald Editorial Board. It happens during every election cycle. Candidates file nominating petitions to...
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Daily Herald Opinion: DuPage County's participation may help towns fighting impact of proposed rail mergerMar 15, 2022 1:00 am - Eight suburban towns fighting a pending railroad merger have gained a valuable ally: DuPage County. The DuPage County Board voted last week to join the communities in op...
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Editorial: DuPage County partners with foundation to help nonprofitsFeb 15, 2022 12:00 am - DuPage leaders have long talked about the importance of providing financial support to not-for-profit groups serving as a safety net for the county's poorest and most vu...
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Editorial: Retiring board chairman leaves impressive record at DuPage Airport AuthorityFeb 02, 2022 12:00 am - Stephen Davis officially stepped down Monday as chairman of the DuPage Airport Authority board, ending an impressive nine-year run during which he helped oversee the DuP...
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Editorial: State should boost fund to municipalities and help control property taxesJan 18, 2022 12:00 am - Costs are rising for all of us. Inflation has increased the price of everything from gas and groceries to new and used cars, and it seems inevitable that as those expens...
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Editorial: DuPage County takes an important step forward using federal money to combat homelessnessDec 08, 2021 12:00 am - A nonprofit group came up with an innovative idea to fight homelessness. Meanwhile, a county board was willing to use millions of dollars in federal money to make a diff...
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Editorial: DuPage makes progress on new voting machines, but has more to doNov 10, 2021 12:00 am - DuPage County officials took a significant step toward improving the security and integrity of elections in the county when they recently agreed to purchase new voting m...
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Editorial: Redevelopment of Aurora site highlights the benefit of public-private partnershipsOct 27, 2021 1:00 am - The former Copley Hospital stood as an eyesore for nearly a quarter of a century on the east side of Aurora. Its vacant buildings attracted vandals and trespassers. The ...
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Editorial: Kane County's drug treatment initiativeOct 19, 2021 1:00 am - More than two years ago, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain announced an innovative idea to help people in the community who are struggling with addiction. The plan calls for ...
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Editorial: Remembering the names of the fallenOct 16, 2021 2:00 pm - A week ago, the city of Aurora remembered three fallen Marines by dedicating streets in their honor. Singled out were the blocks where they grew up. What a meaningful an...