St. Charles Opinion
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A vote against social security, MedicareOct 30, 2014 12:01 am - A vote against social security, Medicare Thinking about voting for Randy Hultgren? Reconsider. Even if you've been a Republican all your life. Reconsider. Here's wh...
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In lockstep with Tea Party and GOPOct 29, 2014 12:01 am - While we put a lot of attention into the role of the president in this country, it is Congress that has the real power to affect the economy. Congress, after all, passes...
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Let's limit political commercialsOct 24, 2014 12:01 am - Let's limit political commercials I'm getting tired of all the political commercials, Democrats and Republicans. They're now getting boring and we still have a few ...
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Education and Work Center in Hanover Park ready to serve the communityOct 14, 2014 11:00 pm - What began as a discussion about the needs of a local community has turned into a multi-partner community center that offers education and employment services free of ch...
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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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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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Tax on bike owners makes no senseAug 26, 2014 12:01 am - Tax on bike owners makes no sense My fellow St. Charles resident Doug Eden in a letter to the editor suggested that bicyclists have some "skin in the game" - pay a ...
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Let's give bicyclists 'skin in the game'Aug 25, 2014 5:01 am - I enjoyed the article last week on bicycles vs. the village of Barrington Hills. In fact, it gave me the impetus to write a letter to the editor that I have wanted to wr...