South Elgin Opinion
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Endorsement: Kane Board, District 26Jan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - The towns in Kane County Board District 26 -- Elburn, Sugar Grove and Kaneville, among others -- don't always see eye to eye, most notably on issues such as growth. So i...
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Thanks for helping out furry friendsJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - On behalf of all of the four-legged friends we serve at Anderson Animal Shelter, the shelter Board of Directors and staff members would like to thank the community for i...
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Endorsement: U.S. House 8Jan 16, 2008 10:00 pm - The primary ballots are fairly congested in the 8th Congressional District, which takes in portions of Lake, Cook and McHenry counties. In the Democratic primary, we end...
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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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Responsiveness wins a vote for LauzenJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - In 2002, I contacted state Sen. Chris Lauzen in regard to a school bus safety route issue in my school district. He was the only public servant I contacted who took imme...
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Credit Huckabee for up-front approachJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - There's been a fuss raised over Mike Huckabee's airing of a Christmas greeting. Huckabee wished all of America a "magnificent Christmas season," and pointedly referred t...
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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...