Burlington Opinion
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Rauner's war on Illinois workersMay 08, 2015 12:01 am - Rauner's war on Illinois workers Governor Rauner's budget gave more than $100 million in tax breaks to some of Illinois' biggest corporations while making cuts to d...
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Letter to the Editor: A historic story about Portillo'sMay 02, 2015 6:45 am - A historic story about Portillo's Was fun to read the story in the April 25 Daily Herald about Helen Diekman, age 99, and her secret to her longevity, namely "Porti...
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Improving health of California's smelt?Apr 30, 2015 1:00 am - I would like to address Marti Gorun's letter of April 25 in regard to climate deniers. First, 97 percent were from a survey in which only about 60 percent of the scienti...
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University decisions not job of lawmakersApr 29, 2015 1:00 am - Proposed legislation designed to force state universities to grant college credit to students who attain a "3" or higher on an AP exam is not "ridiculously reasonable" a...
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Saturday Soapbox: Benet star, pot on Greenlead Ave.Apr 18, 2015 1:00 am - Frank the Failure? While Wisconsin basketball star Frank Kaminsky earned college player of the year honors, he reminded admirers on his return to his high school a...
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After-school programs in Illinois help fight crimeApr 17, 2015 1:00 am - As parents and state's attorneys, we have peace of mind knowing that kids are safe and supervised at school during the day while adults are at work. But we're worried ab...
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Rauner points finger, has few solutionsApr 16, 2015 1:01 am - In addition to teachers, public service workers, unions and Democrats, our new governor also blames the Supreme Court for Illinois' fiscal problems. But, I don't see any...
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Walsh endorsements really a serviceApr 03, 2015 12:01 am - Walsh endorsements really a service I always read and consider the Daily Herald's voting endorsements, but when you published Joe Walsh's endorsements for Elgin may...
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Mental health cuts don't make senseApr 03, 2015 12:01 am - Mental health cuts don't make sense State-funded mental health providers are once again facing the looming possibility of severe funding cuts. If Governor Rauner's ...
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'Responsible bidding' underscores responsibility on both sidesMar 29, 2015 1:00 am - We appreciate the opportunity to respond to the March 20 Daily Herald article, "Elgin fears union, apprenticeship requirements limit bids it gets." The premise of the ...