Burlington Opinion
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Kane County living within its meansApr 02, 2014 12:01 am - Kane County living within its means We are trying to make it clear through the traditional press that any raises given any Kane County employees, including nine man...
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Misunderstanding on pension moneyMar 31, 2014 5:01 am - I believe there are still a lot of people in Illinois who don't understand whose money pays for the government union pensions in our state. I am currently in central Mi...
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Eliminate legislature veto-proof majorityMar 28, 2014 12:01 am - Eliminate legislature veto-proof majority On March 20 political editor Mike Riopell had two informative articles in the Daily Herald. In the last paragraph of the o...
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Cutting fossil fuel usage is morally rightMar 24, 2014 1:01 am - Spring is finally here, and what a winter it has been. And what extreme storms Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina were. Extreme weather is another indication of clima...
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In support of Elgin charter schoolMar 23, 2014 12:01 am - In support of Elgin charter school As a parent of elementary school-aged children in Elgin, I am excited about the possibility of the public math and science-focuse...
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Editorial: Collaboration on power line project needed to benefit allMar 21, 2014 5:00 am - Discontent often is a prerequisite to progress. Such may be the case with a plan for new power lines that would relieve transmission congestion through northern Illinois...
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Great spot for Elgin charter schoolMar 20, 2014 12:01 am - Great spot for Elgin charter school I support the use of the beautiful former Fox River Grove Country Day School property for the proposed Elgin Math and Science Ch...
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Enslaved in Obama's totalitarian ruleMar 18, 2014 12:01 am - It seems that throughout history that when the middle class does well freedom flourishes. But since President Barack Obama has become president his actions show a tenden...
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The SoapboxMar 15, 2014 4:00 am - Time's almost up: Sure, it's nice to be able to get out early to turn in your ballot, but still, there's something magical about Election Day. The state and nation ...
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Let's recognize unsung local heroesMar 15, 2014 12:01 am - Let's recognize unsung local heroes With all these politicians telling us how they are going to fix everything, I think it is time for a letter about some unsung he...