Batavia Opinion
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Editorial: Lessons of Libertyville's downtown success storyApr 29, 2014 5:00 am - If Libertyville's story can serve as a model for successful downtown renovations - and we believe it can - then what are some of the key lessons to take from it? Some ob...
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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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Appalled by polling place commentsMar 22, 2014 12:01 am - Appalled by polling place comments I must say I was appalled by comments I heard as I was about to enter the voting booth March 18. As I was receiving my ballot cod...
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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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Send congrats to Mooseheart, rivalsMar 21, 2014 12:01 am - Send congrats to Mooseheart, rivals Hats off to the Ramblers of Mooseheart for winning the state 1A Basketball Championship. It should be a vindication for a school...
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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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Very personal reason to oppose DUI planMar 04, 2014 10:00 pm - I read with concern that local lawmakers won preliminary approval to reinstate the licenses of those who have four DUIs on their record. There may be a few who when rece...
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Endorsement: Davoust for Kane County clerkFeb 20, 2014 12:01 am - Turnout was 12.4 percent - or 26,593 ballots cast - in Kane County for the April 2011 election, the lowest in 24 years for a nonpartisan, consolidated election. A mere 2...
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Endorsement: Kramer for Kane County sheriffFeb 20, 2014 12:01 am - Donald Kramer and Kevin Williams, the Republican candidates for Kane County sheriff, have both been in the serve-and-protect business for decades. Kramer retired as a li...