Long Grove Opinion
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How to narrow the skills gapJun 15, 2015 1:00 am - It seems that we continually hear of good-paying jobs that go unfilled. Are these reports true? In an economy with slow growth, can jobs really go begging? The sad answe...
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Editorial: More innovation from community colleges, NIUJun 14, 2015 11:00 pm - Community colleges may still have a way to go before establishing their own four-year degree programs, but five suburban community colleges took a step last week that es...
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Editorial: The Cook County sheriff's deputies' Super Bowl abuse of sick timeJun 09, 2015 11:00 pm - Few of us begrudge the extra costs - even the sometimes substantial extra costs - that accompany a professional sports championship. The planning. The ticker tape parade...
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Editorial: PADS, housing authority failed to trust public about homeless projectJun 08, 2015 11:00 pm - It would be easy to dismiss the squabble over a plan to move a residential program for chronically homeless people with mental illness into an Ela Township neighborhood ...
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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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The Soapbox: Denny Hastert, did we hardly know ye?May 28, 2015 11:00 pm - Denny, we hardly knew ye? The indictment of former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert of Plano has been stunning, to be sure. A native son and for so long a pride ...
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Cuts would hurt nursing home residentsMay 28, 2015 1:00 am - The residents at Alden Long Grove Rehab and Health Care Center are at risk as the state considers drastic cuts to Medicaid funding. Nursing homes across the state suffe...
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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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Thank you for supporting food driveMay 20, 2015 1:00 am - Vernon Township wishes to thank all that participated in the National Letter Carriers Food Drive on May 9. The Vernon Township Food Pantry received over 2,100 pounds o...
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The daily inspiration of capeless heroMay 10, 2015 1:00 am - I am 15 years old, and I believe heroes are found only in comic books or on the big screen. These figures of achievement and success glorify good deeds and bravery. Thei...