Burlington Opinion
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‘Presidents don’t get shot nowadays, do they?’Nov 18, 2013 4:00 am - A small town in New Jersey, outdoor PE class on a warm November afternoon, sixth grade, 11 years old — and as we filed back into the building, one of our classmates had ...
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Pols did right thing on marriage voteNov 16, 2013 3:40 am - Pols did right thing on marriage vote For decades Illinois was, and is, the land corrupt, gutless, scheming, “what’s in it for me,” and criminal politicians. Never ...
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Editorial: Actions must align with forest preserve missionNov 15, 2013 4:00 am - A new report takes Kane County Forest Preserve officials to task for decisions in recent years that the authors claim stray from the district’s core mission to preserve ...
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Is Tea Party motto: ‘Do as I say?’Nov 15, 2013 3:40 am - Is Tea Party motto: ‘Do as I say?’ There are four basic needs that we all require to have a chance for a good life. They are food, shelter, education and health car...
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Citizens initiative needs your supportNov 12, 2013 3:40 am - Citizens initiative needs your support Illinois lawmakers are about to take away our right to initiate petitions for a ballot vote. Last summer, 14 petitioners coll...
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JFK, followed by list of ineptitudeNov 07, 2013 3:40 am - JFK, followed by list of ineptitude JFK’s assassination led to LBJ’s expansion of the Vietnam quagmire, Nixon’s Watergate/resignation, Ford’s pardon of the crook, C...
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Editorial: NFL bullying case is a teaching momentNov 06, 2013 4:00 am - Clearly the timing couldn’t be better for Indian Prairie Unit District 204 and its parents council to host a bullying prevention presentation tonight at Crone Middle Sch...
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The enormities of health care softwareNov 05, 2013 3:40 am - The enormities of health care software I have been following the numerous complaints about the implementation of the new health care law program. The total world in...
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Sleeping Out for the HomelessNov 02, 2013 11:00 pm - I'm blessed to be able to sleep anywhere. I don't need a favorite pillow or a sleep number. I can sleep in a train, a plane and during a George Clooney movie. So I thoug...
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Editorial: Awareness key to battling heroin useNov 01, 2013 5:00 am - Police chiefs, legislators, school officials, parents, students. The fight against drugs — especially the heroin epidemic in our suburbs — is involving, rightfully so, a...