Burlington Opinion
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Editorial: Putting the focus on play in kindergartenApr 10, 2013 10:30 am - You’ve probably seen it on TV or in movies: the New York stereotype that has parents competing at any cost to get their 5-year-olds into the most prestigious kindergarte...
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Right wing thwarts jobs recoveryApr 10, 2013 4:40 am - Right wing thwarts jobs recovery We are starting to see the negative impact of the sequester on the economy just as President Obama correctly predicted. And, it wil...
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Why not settle suit on parking rules?Apr 09, 2013 4:40 am - Why not settle suit on parking rules? The city of Elgin is on its way to spending this amount to defend the city in a lawsuit over parking regulations. An attorney ...
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Our endorsements in Fox Valley political contestsApr 07, 2013 11:40 am - Here is a summary of Daily Herald endorsements in Fox Valley municipal and school board races and local referendums. Municipal races Algonquin village board: Brian ...
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Impressed by Elgin’s new vibrancyApr 07, 2013 4:40 am - Impressed by Elgin’s new vibrancy I recently attended an Elgin Symphony Orchestra performance “Time for Spring.” As a former subscriber I was looking forward to see...
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The SoapboxApr 06, 2013 5:00 am - Saplings in demand: The suburbs’ battle against the dreaded emerald ash borer continues to be an uphill one. As many infected ash trees are being removed, we’ve learn th...
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Count candidate’s support, experienceApr 05, 2013 4:40 am - Count candidate’s support, experience This is an important election. Elgin needs councilmen who can deliver on experience, balance and vision. That’s why I, and man...
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Has served Elgin with distinctionApr 05, 2013 4:40 am - Has served Elgin with distinction I actively endorse former Councilman Terry Gavin for Elgin City Council — 4 year term. Terry has worked vigorously in support of t...
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Elgin can’t afford four more yearsApr 05, 2013 4:40 am - Elgin can’t afford four more years As a resident of Elgin since 1972, I believe I have some valid perspective of our three incumbent council candidates. Bob Gilliam...
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Vote to curb Elgin’s spending problemApr 05, 2013 4:40 am - Vote to curb Elgin’s spending problem Since the economic bubble burst in 2008, I have watched the value of my home steadily decrease, so I was surprised when I hear...