Burlington Opinion
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Wave of heroism on turbulent waterJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - We have seen nature at its worst. Eternal spring storms have taken rivers and streams over their banks, making a monstrous mess of the suburbs. Storms suddenly pop up, p...
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Missing a voice in the HeraldJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I subscribe to the Daily Herald because I want the local news and commentary. I especially enjoyed reading Chris Bailey's Sunday column about local issues and people. Su...
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Why I voted no on the recall voteJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - As state senator for Illinois' 22nd District, there has not been a single vote I've taken without believing I had the support of the people of my district. The "recall" ...
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Kudos to a trio of Fox Valley heroesJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - In a time of hopelessness and anger over the economy and the price of gas, these stories elevate the spirit. Sometimes we set out to do wonderful things to help our fell...
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Campaign cash issue for judgesJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - A new study by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University found "The ethics and integrity of a judge should be beyond reproach. Accepting contributions from a...
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Villa Olivia name should stayJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - If Villa Olivia in Bartlett would leave that location, I hope it will also leave the name behind unless it has been trademarked. The site was named for Olivia, a daughte...
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Nuances of passion sometimes are key to deciding story playJun 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Prominent trials are followed passionately by some people -- but not all. It was a reasonable enough question for a wife to ask her husband three days before a high scho...
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Media should stop recession scaresJun 08, 2008 11:00 pm - The tag-a-long mainstream media have been shouting "recession" from the rooftops for seven months now and they have managed to beat this message into the heads of most A...
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Politician raises are greedyJun 08, 2008 11:00 pm - Isn't nice to know that in times of trouble our elected representatives take care of their families and friends. What a relief! So worried that they might have to put of...
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Curious hiring of Torres, but we wish him successJun 07, 2008 11:00 pm - As now seems customary, the Elgin Area School District U-46 school board has made a big decision -- amid broken promises and concerns the public never got a chance to ad...