Port Barrington Opinion
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Dan Regna choice of county coronerJan 23, 2008 10:00 pm - In past elections, I have never formally backed a primary candidate. The GOP primary for state's attorney is such an important one I felt I had to come forward and annou...
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A new tool to build relationships with, among readersJan 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Reader commenting makes the news more accessible, and lets you play a larger role in influencing events. We like to think that when you take your Daily Herald to the bre...
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Endorsement: U.S. House 9Jan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky of Evanston is in her fifth term representing the 9th Congressional District that includes portions of Des Plaines and Rosemont. Before that...
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At times, even conflict can't save a tedious but important storyJan 16, 2008 10:00 pm - It was kind of fun to write about the transit controversy for a while. It's not fun anymore. Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the Illinois legislature are nothing if not good fo...
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Now Chicago's richest geezers can ride the bus for freeJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - "My expectation is that the legislature will approve the governor's proposal for free transit rides for millionaires who happen to be over 65." So said Illinois House Sp...
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Fix flaws in videotaping confessionsJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois' law requiring the videotaping of all homicide confessions is still young, but it is quickly showing that police departments have much to learn about recording ...
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Series seeks productive actions, not simply another shot at tollwayJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - It's easy to disdain the Illinois tollway. Born of the same lie that frequently justifies unpopular government projects -- think local taxes: "Don't worry; this issue do...
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Something doesn't add up this election yearJan 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Either Hillary Rodham flunked math class at Maine South High School in Park Ridge or she picked up Jethro-style ciphering during her years in Arkansas. How else would yo...
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I'll go ahead and say it: 'Christmas'Dec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - Warning: If you are politically correct, please skip this column. This is a story about Christmas. I figure it's OK for me to actually write that word Christmas since it...
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Saturday Soapbox: 3-year deal deliveredDec 21, 2007 10:00 pm - Nice to see Elgin School District U-46 teachers didn't deliver a strike as a Christmas present for district students and residents. And if they got the attention of an o...