Burlington Opinion
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Editorial: 'No Refusal' DUI crackdowns are useful toolNov 18, 2014 10:00 pm - Kane County has started its own holiday tradition, one that has the potential to save lives. It's a tradition that we'd like to see expanded in other suburban areas as w...
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Thank you, Mr. PresidentNov 17, 2014 11:01 pm - Thank you, Mr. President In Paul Carrozzo's letter on Nov. 15, he states about President Obama: "His failed economics policies ... and unpopular health care law ......
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Government. The best money can buy.Nov 17, 2014 4:01 am - We are rapidly moving toward the "best government that money can buy." This is true both in Illinois and throughout the country. As a result of the Citizens United case,...
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What's an old-timer? and other burning questionsNov 09, 2014 4:01 am - When I started writing this column 15 or so years ago, it was on all things Naperville, ran only in our Naperville edition. And as a longtime Napervillean (lived there 1...
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The SoapboxNov 08, 2014 4:01 am - Some opinions require lots of words and elaboration. Some don't. This is Saturday Soapbox, briefly stated commentary from the Daily Herald's editors. Involvement via...
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We're safe, the government said soNov 02, 2014 12:01 am - We're safe, the government said so If you recall, when they wanted to study the killer bees from Africa, they could not study them in Africa, they had to bring them...
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Bruce Rauner is no Ted KennedyOct 30, 2014 12:01 am - Bruce Rauner is no Ted Kennedy In the last debate, Bruce Rauner compared himself to Ted Kennedy to defend his wealth. I couldn't believe my ears! Yes. Ted Kennedy a...
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Don't be fooled by Rauner props, tricksOct 28, 2014 12:01 am - Don't be fooled by Rauner props, tricks When I was in high school and college I had a lot of fun participating in school plays, so you understand concepts like cost...
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Thanks from family in difficult timeOct 27, 2014 5:01 am - On behalf of the family of Sharon Baumgartner, we would like to thank all the following people for their help, understanding and caring during these very difficult times...
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Consider 10 percent state income taxOct 25, 2014 5:01 am - It does not take a genius to understand why our state has a $27 billion deficit. Every two years, our state senators and representatives are primarily considering gettin...