Bolingbrook Opinion
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The perversion of democracyNov 16, 2018 12:00 am - With the end of this midterm election, it is now evident that our political processes have completely run amok. Civil debate among opponents has been supplanted by toxic...
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Slanted headlinesNov 14, 2018 12:00 am - Underneath the Nov. 7, banner headline "democrats take the House" in much smaller type were the words "Republicans retain control of the Senate." On Nov. 6, the Republic...
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An enhanced view of democracyNov 11, 2018 12:00 am - I have voted in every presidential election since I turned 18 and many midterms. But I never volunteered for a campaign. The day before the midterms this year, I did two...
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Consider early education while votingNov 06, 2018 12:00 am - Sixty percent of children who are eligible for early education programs like Head Start are not enrolled, mostly due to a lack of slots available. That means that 133,00...
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District 86 can do betterNov 01, 2018 1:00 am - Enough is enough. The referendum Hinsdale District 86 has put on our ballots this election is unfair, wasteful and unfordable. When will District 86 do better? In our di...
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Mailers misleading on gun safety positionsOct 22, 2018 1:00 am - The November race for voters in the Illinois 24th Legislative District has Suzy Glowiak, Western Springs resident and former village trustee representing the Democratic ...
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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: Kelley for Will County sheriffOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - Incumbent Democrat Mike Kelley, 51, is challenged for his position as Will County sheriff by Republican Jim Reilly, 53, a deputy in the department. Kelley lists battling...
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Endorsement: Berkowicz, Cowan for Will County Board District 11Oct 20, 2018 1:00 am - There are four candidates for two positions to represent District 11 on the Will County Board. Two Republicans, Julie Berkowicz and Kathy Havel, won their primary battle...
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Endorsement: McPhillips for Will County clerkOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - A pair of candidates, Democrat Lauren Staley-Ferry and Republican Laurie McPhillips, are running to replace retiring Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots. Staley-Ferry...