St. Charles Opinion
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Endorsement: Vitek for St. Charles City Council, Ward 4Mar 13, 2017 11:00 pm - Two newcomers are challenging each other to replace Alderman Jo Krieger in St. Charles' Ward 4. David Pietryla is a community relations manager for Nicor Gas who has vol...
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Media should show less bias in word choiceMar 11, 2017 12:00 am - The media (of whatever form and whether local or national) would be well-advised to show less bias in how they express (or not) certain words. When they say "immigrant,...
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Why wasn't driver in crash imprisoned?Mar 06, 2017 12:00 am - Driving more than 25 miles over the posted limit merits a reckless driving ticket and is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a $1,500 fine and 180 days in jail. With h...
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Mar 04, 2017 12:00 am - Kosovo more important to Roskam? The 115th Congress was in a week-long recess Feb. 18-26 so that the members of Congress can go home to their districts and hear fro...
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What ever happened to our melting pot?Feb 21, 2017 11:01 pm - Hijab day. Really? Whatever became of the melting pot. You come to America and ASSIMILATE, learn our culture, speak our language and abide by our laws. If you love your...
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Great advice from Canadian neighborFeb 16, 2017 11:01 pm - John Gilbert "Jack" Layton, PC, July 18, 1950 - Aug. 22, 2011, was a Canadian politician and Leader of the Official Opposition. He said this just before dying of cancer:...
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Kane County alarm fees unwelcome intrusionFeb 13, 2017 11:01 pm - I received a letter from Kane County Sheriff Don Kramer having to do with forcing me to register my home alarm system with Kane County. I have had an alarm system in my ...
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Tone of article wrecked eventFeb 02, 2017 12:00 am - As the executive director and president of the board of directors for the Downtown St. Charles Partnership, we wish to convey our displeasure with the Dec. 22 article re...
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Health costs will still rise if profit remains goalFeb 01, 2017 11:01 pm - To all who believe the ACA caused the rise in your health insurance costs: We have a health insurance system that is a for profit busness. Check the salaries of the CEO...
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Fighting the anti-environment assaultJan 31, 2017 11:01 pm - Regarding your article of Jan. 29, "Environmentalists preparing to battle Trump, GOP in court," our clean air, land and water are America's most precious resources. Thes...