Burlington Opinion
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Munson tenaciously supports taxpayersOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - As an Elgin resident I have been impressed by Rep. Ruth Munson's tenacious support of taxpayers. Even facing a gridlocked legislature that struggles to pass a budget, Re...
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Democrats should question spendingOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - At a recent North West Neighborhood Association candidate forum in Elgin, State Sen. Michael Noland took questions from the audience. I rose and told Sen. Noland that I ...
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Amend Constitution; don't start overOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - The current Illinois Constitution provides for an amendment process, which has worked well during the past 40 years. Why not use the tools we already have in trying to f...
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Shattuck best pick in 49th House raceOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Running against a 10-year incumbent is not an easy task, but Rachel Shattuck, showing strong leadership skills, stepped up to run for Illinois House of Representatives i...
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Munson not leaving vets out in the coldOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I am a registered Democrat, but I have never hesitated to support State Rep. Ruth Munson. She has proved beyond question to be a person of integrity, devoted to answerin...
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McCain has done his legacy disserviceOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Samuel Johnson observed that "patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel." I admire and thank John McCain for the remarkable sacrifices he made for his country and fel...
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Sandy Kaczmarski for Kane board chairmanOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - The race for the White House has kept many voters focused on Washington, but I am very concerned about the leadership of the Kane County Board. I urge voters to take a l...
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Hickrod's sincerity a plus for coronerOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - As a police officer working at the scene of a homicide, car accident, or a questionable death, the presence of the coroner is expected. Stan Hickrod has worked as a cop ...
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Our picks for Kane County officesOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Kane County Board chairman Incumbent Karen McConnaughay, a Republican from St. Charles, gets our nod to lead the county for another four years. She has overseen the cons...
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Kane coroner West deserves re-electionOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Over the years, I have had the privilege and opportunity to have worked with Kane County Coroner Chuck West and families of victims he has helped in a professional capac...