Gilberts Opinion
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Government-run health care. Taboo?Nov 08, 2014 4:01 am - There is an 800-pound gorilla in the room in the form of a lack of debate by Congress for a totally government-run health care system. Politicians are afraid to discuss ...
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Funding plan punishes successful schoolsOct 29, 2014 1:01 am - Recently proposed legislation, Senate Bill 16 offers a new funding formula that attempts to address disparities in the state of Illinois's school funding formula. I sup...
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Thanks from family in difficult timeOct 27, 2014 5:01 am - On behalf of the family of Sharon Baumgartner, we would like to thank all the following people for their help, understanding and caring during these very difficult times...
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Disheartened by Herald endorsementOct 16, 2014 12:01 am - I am deeply disheartened by the Daily Herald's endorsement of Representative Randy Hultgren. Representative Hultgren has continuously showed that he values politics over...
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Education and Work Center in Hanover Park ready to serve the communityOct 14, 2014 11:00 pm - What began as a discussion about the needs of a local community has turned into a multi-partner community center that offers education and employment services free of ch...
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Endorsements: Martin, Kojzarek, Auger for Kane County BoardOct 14, 2014 1:01 am - Kane County Board District 11: Martin Residents in Kane County's District 11 will get new representation because Mike Donahue is sticking to a self-imposed ter...
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Endorsement: Duckworth for Congress Dist. 8Oct 09, 2014 1:00 am - We had high hopes for Tammy Duckworth two years ago when we endorsed her for a first term serving the 8th Congressional District. She's given us no doubt that she will e...
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Editorial: Another squabble in which taxpayers loseOct 02, 2014 1:01 am - It's a story that's existed probably as long as the intertwined offices of local government themselves: The person or people who control the purse strings put another of...
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Saturday Soapbox Some opinions require lots of words and elaboration. Some don't. This is Saturday Soapbox, briefly stated commentary from the Daily Herald's editors.Sep 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Itasca Country Club staying put: Amid fears that it might be dotted with condos or stores, Itasca Country Club instead appears headed for a sprucing up. A group of ...
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The SoapboxAug 16, 2014 5:01 am - Two swings, two misses: For the second time in two years, the Arlington Heights electoral board will keep voters from making any decisions on local term limits. Whi...