Gilberts Opinion
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Editorial: Complaining over the wrong distractions in Van Dyke prosecutionSep 16, 2018 11:00 pm - As a nationally watched murder trial gets under way in Chicago, the chairman of the Kane County Board is worried about the wrong distractions involving the trial's prose...
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President constantly mocking patriotsAug 11, 2018 1:00 am - At a recent campaign event, President Donald Trump mocked George H.W. Bush's promotion of American volunteerism. At the same event, Trump mocked Sen. John McCain, former...
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Open burning, tooAug 03, 2018 1:00 am - In response to Meg Fischer's letter, I have to mention that cigarettes in the park are nothing compared to them allowing open burning. There are supposed to be some rest...
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Smoke free for my childrenJul 29, 2018 1:00 am - I'm writing to express my concern that the playgrounds in the village of Gilberts, as well as several neighboring municipalities, are not smoke free. As a resident of Gi...
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Illinois needs a spending capMay 26, 2018 1:00 am - With the legislature about to conclude, it doesn't seem like lawmakers are going to agree on a balanced budget. The starting point for any balanced budget is knowing how...
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Advice for TrumpApr 06, 2018 1:00 am - I've got free political advice for President Donald Trump. Put down the phone. Your tweets are embarrassing and absurd. The president's tweets on Easter Sunday were espe...
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Voters hurt by primary restrictionsMar 16, 2018 1:00 am - How can a voter in Kane County who prides himself on being an independent vote for Elizabeth Flood on the Republican ballot? I feel she is by far the most qualified cand...
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Primary manipulated for power playMar 15, 2018 1:00 am - Republican Chair of the Kane County Board Chris Lauzen has targeted three Democratic incumbents with Democratic primary challengers chosen by him and his fellow Republic...
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Endorsement: Yes to maintain services in Bartlett fire districtMar 05, 2018 12:00 am - Residents of the Bartlett Fire Protection District could see their property taxes increase by an average of $100 a year if they approve the district's tax increase reque...
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Endorsement: Yes to restore services in Prospect Heights fire districtMar 05, 2018 12:00 am - Officials in the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District are seeking to restore services lost since the 2008 Great Recession took hold, and they say they can do it wit...