Burlington Opinion
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Rauner need to bone up on historyFeb 16, 2014 3:01 am - Rauner need to bone up on history The Republican governor want-a-be circus is in full swing. Bruce Rauner stands out more than anyone in the race. His "My way or th...
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How do you really spot the bad guys?Feb 13, 2014 4:00 am - How do you really spot the bad guys? I've been reading how the violence problem in our country can be settled by making sure "good guys" have guns and "bad guys" do...
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Editorial: Still not time for gambling expansionFeb 11, 2014 10:00 pm - It looks like certain Illinois legislators are ready to roll the dice again for gambling expansion. And like any regular lottery player, they're looking to play the same...
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The SoapboxFeb 08, 2014 4:00 am - Filling the food void: An upside to Dominick's pulling out of the Chicago market? Stores that offer new options for local palates are filling the vacuum. Examples are Jo...
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Comparing NJ, Atlanta was absurdFeb 07, 2014 3:40 am - Comparing NJ, Atlanta was absurd I was so amused and astonished by D.O. Lipensky’s Feb. 4 letter, comparing the traffic jams in Atlanta and New Jersey, that I felt ...
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Expert manipulator, astute politicianFeb 07, 2014 1:01 am - Please do not re-elect Bob Getz to the Elgin Community College District 509 board of trustees. I have served with Bob Getz throughout his twelve years as a trustee. Bob ...
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These sinners cast the first stoneFeb 07, 2014 1:01 am - These sinners cast the first stone Marriage in the United States is first and foremost a legal process and second it can be a religious rite; but one does not have ...
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Dialogue needed on funding educationFeb 07, 2014 1:01 am - Dialogue needed on funding education The editorial on April 1 addressed the issue of our terribly unfair funding of education. The title is "A useful debate that ca...
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Ryan's tax cuts are hypocriticalFeb 07, 2014 1:01 am - Ryan's tax cuts are hypocritical Paul Ryan's newest budget marks the seventh time he has tried to ram his anti-middle class and environment budget through Congress....
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Wary of being part of library districtFeb 07, 2014 1:01 am - The homeowners in Plato Township and the surrounding area should be aware of a referendum vote that will be on the November ballot regarding access to the Gail Borden Li...