Batavia Opinion
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A lack of responsibility in CongressNov 01, 2018 1:00 am - The biggest danger to every American family isn't ISIS, or North Korea, or China, or Russia. It's a catastrophic illness resulting in bankruptcy. So why do the Republica...
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A Trump enablerOct 31, 2018 1:00 am - A Herald reader recently wrote that she supported Randy Hultgren because he is apparently going to protect Medicare and Social Security. She is mistaken. In truth, whate...
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Busy library needs public's supportOct 29, 2018 1:00 am - Batavia voters will be asked to make an important decision about one of the community's most treasured assets, the Batavia Public Library. The all-volunteer Citizens for...
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Editorial: A modern lesson: Talk to your kids about gender diversityOct 21, 2018 11:00 pm - Your parents and grandparents may have stressed over talking about the "birds and the bees." Or maybe it was how to start a conversation about smoking cigarettes or usin...
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Endorsement: Yes to make needed repairs at Batavia libraryOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - The Batavia Public Library is seeking a tax increase to maintain and repair its nearly 20-year-old building and expand programs and services. The board of trustees unani...
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Endorsement: No to end Batavia home ruleOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - Efforts to remove Batavia's home-rule powers have been around for some time, but they've gathered steam in the last two years. Residents tired of high property taxes and...
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Endorsement: Yes to repair decaying roads in Blackberry TownshipOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - The Blackberry Township Road District has two problems: Too many rough roads and not enough money to take care of them. This isn't the first time you've heard this. It's...
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Endorsement: Daily Herald supports Rickert over Snelson for Kane County treasurerOct 19, 2018 11:00 pm - In the race for Kane County treasurer, five term incumbent David Rickert faces challenger Jason Snelson. Rickert, a licensed certified public accountant from Elgin, has...
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Endorsement: Daily Herald backs Cunningham over Jimenez for Kane County clerkOct 19, 2018 11:00 pm - In the race for Kane County Clerk, incumbent John "Jack" Cunningham faces challengerger Nicholas "Nico" Jimenez. Cunningham, who will be running for his fifth term as cl...
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Endorsement: Yes for new equipment, staffing at Hampshire fire districtOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - After two failed attempts, the Hampshire Fire Protection District will try again this fall for a property tax increase to replace aging equipment and increase staffing l...