Batavia Opinion
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Editorial: Awareness key to pedestrian, bicycle safety on roadsMar 25, 2019 11:00 pm - The change in seasons presents different hazards but the same challenge for bicyclists and pedestrians to stay safe on the roads. Ice and snow will give way to road cons...
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Mailer is disservice to idea of non-partisan electionsMar 25, 2019 1:00 am - On April 2, we have the opportunity to once again participate directly in the operation of our society, by voting in our municipal nonpartisan elections. Nonpartisan rac...
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Endorsements: Guzman, Willson for Waubonsee College BoardMar 18, 2019 1:00 am - The Daily Herald Editorial Board The three candidates for two available six-year terms on the Waubonsee Community College board - Richard "Rick" Guzman, Willie Mayes and...
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Endorsements: Beck, Knopp, Malay, Wolff for Batavia City CouncilMar 17, 2019 1:00 am - In every ward where there's a contest for Batavia City Council, the central issues are simple and straightforward — how to involve the public to ensure appropriate devel...
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Endorsements: Dremel, Lowe and Solfa for the Batavia District 101 school boardMar 14, 2019 1:00 am - Board President Cathy Dremel says the Batavia Public School District 101 board of education is a solid group, but the board will have a new look on April 2. Incumbents D...
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Editorial: Move to end health benefit should extend to boards throughout suburbsJan 07, 2019 10:00 pm - Newly elected trustee Mo Iqbal has raised an important question about perks for his fellow elected officials on the Kane County Board. It's a question that ought to be a...
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Editorial: New sheriff's promising trial of firsthand jail experienceJan 07, 2019 10:00 pm - Potentially, there's a lot to be gained by walking a mile in someone else's shoes. You see what others see. You experience what others experience. You feel what others f...
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Pensions are earnedDec 15, 2018 12:00 am - In response to Mr. Kraus' letter of Tuesday, Dec. 11, I would like to answer his question: Why should anyone be forced to pay for a teacher's pension? What teachers do i...
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Library's future protectedDec 05, 2018 12:00 am - When Batavia Public Library asked voters to redirect funds for maintenance and repair of the library building and site on the November ballot, Batavians said, "Yes." Ap...
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Editorial: Don't ignore mandatory child abuse reporting lawNov 18, 2018 10:00 pm - Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon is ticked off and we don't blame him. The reason for McMahon's ire is the arrest of a principal and a teacher for violating the ...