Campton Hills Opinion
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The SoapboxJan 04, 2014 4:00 am - Extra, extra: It’s not exactly news, but it is good to see that educators can finally show evidence that extracurriculars help students in the classroom. And state educa...
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IRS can’t collect health care ‘tax’Jan 02, 2014 3:40 am - Here is a little known fact about the Affordable Care Act — if you fail to obtain health insurance and, as a result, are assessed the “tax” (penalty) on your tax return,...
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Enough waste to make everyone madDec 28, 2013 3:40 am - Enough waste to make everyone mad Senator Tom Coburn, MD (R-NE) has just released his 2013 Wastebook outlining the top 100 examples of wasteful spending by our fede...
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Obamacare explains spending power lossDec 23, 2013 4:00 am - On Dec. 18, the Daily Herald put an article on the front page titled “Income gap Is slowing recovery.” This piece Associated Press was an opinion piece masquerading as a...
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Moylan vote ‘on the right side of history’Dec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I am writing as a constituent of the 55th District. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Rep. Marty Moylan for casting his vote in favor of marriage equality dur...
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How we captured Elburn million-light holiday displayDec 15, 2013 4:00 am - So, here’s the back story to the gorgeous photo that ran on Saturday’s front page. Although the work for the TV show was done in October, which was cold and rainy enough...
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Editorial: Remain vigilant on school safetyDec 13, 2013 4:00 am - The new realities about school safety are known well. Drills instructing students and staff how to protect themselves from armed intruders are the norm, and lockdown is ...
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Dad was visionary, helped with Ryall YDec 13, 2013 3:32 am - Dad was visionary, helped with Ryall Y Years ago, I wasn’t that much aware of my dad’s interest in civic affairs one way or the other as it pertained to being on th...
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Editorial: It’s the best time to share the wealthDec 11, 2013 8:35 am - A front-page story Tuesday on the so-called “new rich” of U.S. adults — those with household income of $250,000 or more — increasing in numbers in America, comes at a fo...
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Better to get fined and go uninsured?Dec 11, 2013 3:40 am - Better to get fined and go uninsured? Recently published research, Forbes, Nov. 4, indicates that the Affordable Care Act health insurance premiums will increase on...