Batavia Opinion
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What is Tim Schmitz doing?May 18, 2011 1:00 am - Dear fellow citizens and beleaguered victims of certain Springfield representatives who do a sordid job of representation: I point out State Rep. Tim Schmitz, who was el...
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Preserve right to join union ... or notMay 18, 2011 1:00 am - There have been several editorials lately on the topic of unionization of the workforce. I believe these seem to skip a couple of very important points as they try defen...
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Showing up is Job 1 in public serviceMay 18, 2011 1:00 am - What if you landed a job and came to work only four out of every five days you were scheduled? Barring any unusual circumstances, you’d probably be shown the exit. Yet ...
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D300 wastes time, money on new logoMay 17, 2011 1:00 am - I find it incredible and unconscionable that budget-stressed District 300 would waste time and money on changing the district logo. Such a decision contributes nothing t...
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Solutions to satisfy taxpaying customersMay 17, 2011 1:00 am - Just giving you a heads up on the next election cycle. It appears the current regime in Kane County and in state government cannot think outside the box to reduce costs ...
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Quinn should stop corporate blackmailMay 17, 2011 1:00 am - First Caterpillar threatens to leave our state and Gov. Quinn was right there with cash to make them stay. Then Motorola gets $100 million to stay in the state. Now Sear...
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Huntley needs own hospitalMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - A Centegra Hospital is sorely needed in Huntley. The closest hospital is at least 20 minutes from our community. Being home to one of the largest Del Webb communities an...
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A reminder that seat belts save livesMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - For anyone who complains about getting a ticket for not buckling up when driving or riding in a motor vehicle, here’s a crash course in reality from the National Highway...
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Southern McHenry needs hospital moreMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - Young families, senior citizens and local emergency medical personnel alike say that now is the time for a new hospital, and southern McHenry County is where it belongs....
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Workers comp reform will help create jobsMay 13, 2011 12:00 am - Illinois lawmakers can truly help our state and local economy by reforming the state’s workers’ compensation laws. These are the laws that determine how medical costs ar...