Batavia Opinion
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At times, even conflict can't save a tedious but important storyJan 16, 2008 10:00 pm - It was kind of fun to write about the transit controversy for a while. It's not fun anymore. Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the Illinois legislature are nothing if not good fo...
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Take Lauzen over Oberweis' low roadJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - I received a postcard from Jim Oberweis' campaign that makes my choice on Feb. 5 much easier. It contains an attack on Chris Lauzen's personal integrity by implying that...
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Departed Hastert should butt outJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert has projected himself as an active participant in the selection of the Republican candidate to run in the two primary election...
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Now Chicago's richest geezers can ride the bus for freeJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - "My expectation is that the legislature will approve the governor's proposal for free transit rides for millionaires who happen to be over 65." So said Illinois House Sp...
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Fix flaws in videotaping confessionsJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois' law requiring the videotaping of all homicide confessions is still young, but it is quickly showing that police departments have much to learn about recording ...
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Tri-Cities soap boxJan 11, 2008 10:00 pm - High marks It's always nice to get a compliment when you don't expect it. That's the case with Sugar Grove, which was featured as one of the nation's most affordable sub...
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Fox Valley soap boxJan 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Minimal thrill We're guessing Carpentersville residents and their neighbors weren't all that impressed when the Main Street bridge renovations that turned travel into a ...
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DuPage Co. soap boxJan 11, 2008 10:00 pm - A public servant with strength: In today's rough-and-tumble world of politics, it's easy to become a pessimist about public life. This week's story about the passing of...
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Thanks, Batavia, for supporting schoolsJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - I agree with having the addition being put on Batavia High School within the next three years. I am proud of the city of Batavia in passing the referendum for the addit...
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Series seeks productive actions, not simply another shot at tollwayJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - It's easy to disdain the Illinois tollway. Born of the same lie that frequently justifies unpopular government projects -- think local taxes: "Don't worry; this issue do...