South Elgin Opinion
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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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A solution: Elect more scientistsSep 18, 2014 12:01 am - A solution: Elect more scientists Escaping appeals from politicians and lobbying groups, I fled to the garden to tame flourishing herbs while the cool weather tamed...
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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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Property tax hikes on everyone's mindAug 26, 2014 12:01 am - Property tax hikes on everyone's mind Kudos to Linda Sobieski of Elburn and her letter, "Can't Afford yet another tax increase." This is a sentiment and a topic of ...
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Editorial: Everyone has a stake in fighting truancyAug 19, 2014 5:01 am - The new school year begins in classrooms throughout the suburbs, arriving on the wings of excitement, hope and promise. There's something refreshing about the first day....
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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...
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Editorial: Security must be top priority for county staffAug 05, 2014 1:01 am - All people deserve a safe place to work. An environment where it's safe to do their job, whether that's helping others, crunching numbers or writing newspaper stories. S...
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Why not ban alcohol, tobacco, too?Jul 31, 2014 12:01 am - Why not ban alcohol, tobacco, too? The St. Charles City Council has refused to allow consideration for video poker approval for charitable causes because of the objectio...