Batavia Opinion
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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...
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Endorsements: Ishmael, Martin, Taylor for Kane County BoardFeb 20, 2014 12:00 am - There are primaries in three Kane County Board races: between Democrats in District 3, and Republicans in districts 5 and 11. In District 3, we endorse challenger Donal...
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Endorsement: No, for now, on special needs panelFeb 19, 2014 12:01 am - After the Kane County Board rejected a plan in 2012 to ask taxpayers if they wanted a new tax to support people with developmental disabilities, the Association for Indi...
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Endorsements: Senger for GOP nomination for Congress, 11th DistrictFeb 18, 2014 12:01 am - A hotly contested race is under way for the Republican nomination to take on incumbent Democrat Bill Foster in the 11th Congressional District. Of the four candidates st...
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Batavia saddled with dirty coal plant?Feb 07, 2014 1:01 am - I am writing to strongly urge Batavia's City Council to request a state attorney general investigation of Prairie State Energy Campus. In 2007, the City of Batavia signe...
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Bittersweet farewell to state governmentJan 30, 2014 3:40 am - Bittersweet farewell to state government As I begin my 16th and final legislative session, I find the moment bittersweet. On the one hand, I am extremely excited ab...
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The SoapboxJan 25, 2014 4:00 am - Perfect setting: Friday is Pack the Place night at Prospect High School, which hosts Hersey in a boys-girls basketball doubleheader. It’s also where the IHSA will honor ...