Burlington Opinion
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Reality checkNov 14, 2018 12:00 am - In his letter, "We need immigrants in workforce," Mr. Conley tries to justify immigrant caravans as helping satisfy a shortage of skilled and unskilled workers and equat...
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Phony prayerNov 07, 2018 12:00 am - Thank you for publishing the photo of Donald Trump in the Sunday, Oct. 14, Daily Herald article, "Released from Turkey, pastor prays with Trump. I haven't had that type ...
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Governor didn't listenOct 31, 2018 1:00 am - One thing I noticed about Bruce Rauner is that he rarely is seen with his mouth closed. This means that he is talking and not listening. Compromise is doing things his w...
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The right qualities for Kane judgeOct 30, 2018 1:00 am - I have known Tom Hartwell through most of my professional career, which includes more than 20 years as an attorney, during which I was chairman of a state commission, an...
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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...
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Kane County gets state money for election security but can't make changes yetOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - Kane County officials will receive at least $70,000 from the state to boost election security ahead of Nov. 6 voting, but don't expect any big changes. Roger Fahnestock...
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Endorsement: Wojnicki for Kane County Board District 15Oct 17, 2018 1:00 am - A controversial proposed alcohol and drug treatment center on Silver Glen Road outside of Campton Hills is one of the biggest issues in Kane County Board District 15, wh...
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Endorsement: Surges for Kane County Board District 21Oct 17, 2018 1:00 am - The voters in Kane County Board District 21 have two fine choices in the race to succeed Rebecca Gillam, who is not running for re-election. Democrat Tara Jacobsen of Du...