Gilberts Opinion
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Editorial: New tools are available on government spending; use themMay 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Analyzing Kane County government spending became easier Monday with the launch of a new web portal that officials say provides "unprecedented access to Kane County's fin...
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Editorial: Local schools, colleges should be controlled locally, not in SpringfieldMay 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Legislators' efforts to meddle in the affairs of local community college districts stalled Friday and for all the right reasons. Liz Brown, of the Illinois Council of Co...
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Why race not named in Zion shooting?May 23, 2015 12:01 am - I turn your attention to your edition of the Herald of May 10. Two stories, one which was about the slaying of two police officers in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and the o...
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Saturday Soapbox: Benet star, pot on Greenlead Ave.Apr 18, 2015 1:00 am - Frank the Failure? While Wisconsin basketball star Frank Kaminsky earned college player of the year honors, he reminded admirers on his return to his high school a...
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After-school programs in Illinois help fight crimeApr 17, 2015 1:00 am - As parents and state's attorneys, we have peace of mind knowing that kids are safe and supervised at school during the day while adults are at work. But we're worried ab...
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GOP overstepped bounds with IranApr 10, 2015 12:01 am - GOP overstepped bounds with Iran I totally disagree with Tim Hurley's letter approving of the Republican congressman (47) writing a letter to the Iranian Moolahs r...
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No court reporters a big step backwardApr 06, 2015 12:01 am - Responding to the March 22 "Court reporting can go a step further" view, I agree with the opinion we need an accurate record of court proceedings. But I was very troubl...
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Candidate would end excessive TIFsApr 02, 2015 12:01 am - Candidate would end excessive TIFs I am writing this to endorse Alan Hall for village trustee of East Dundee. Alan is a good guy who truly believes in doing what is...
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Editorial: Arlington Hts. nonprofit fights to save heroin addicts, one naloxone injector at a timeMar 27, 2015 1:00 am - In a nondescript little office on the north side of Arlington Heights, history is being made in the war on heroin overdose. For the first time, the lifesaving drug nalo...
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Endorsements: Redmer, Meyer for Elgin Community College boardMar 15, 2015 1:00 am - There's a lot to like about Elgin Community College. It enjoys a sterling reputation in the community of 446,224 residents it serves and among its four feeder school di...