St. Charles Opinion
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Editorial: Finding lessons in a bureaucratic foul-upJun 25, 2013 8:16 am - There is something instructive in the fix in which Kane County finds itself over more than 1,000 DUI convictions that were not properly reported to state authorities. Pr...
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The SoapboxJun 22, 2013 2:24 pm - Death-and-taxes conundrum: In an ashtray-half-full/half-empty way, the state of Illinois this week lamented making $138 million less than expected on the $1-a-pack cigar...
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The SoapboxJun 22, 2013 5:00 am - The Great Debate: It’s fun to hear fans debate whether the 2013 Blackhawks season was more impressive than the 1985 Chicago Bears, or the 72-win season by Michael Jorda...
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Silo that feeds trough is emptyJun 16, 2013 4:40 am - Silo that feeds trough is empty I just wrote our real estate tax first installment check; it reminded me of lessons learned from the farm. I was not raised on a far...
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How about no pensions for pols?Jun 15, 2013 4:40 am - How about no pensions for pols? I have an idea. Rather than pushing for term limits for elected offices (which seems to be no nearer today than ever), why not a law...
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West Chicago police to begin July 4 crackdown on DUI, seatbelt violatorsJun 12, 2013 11:00 pm - West Chicago, Illinois: June 13, 2013 - The West Chicago Police Department announced its plans for July 4th traffic enforcement, focusing on both drunk and unbuckled dr...
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Difference between secure and lavishJun 11, 2013 4:40 am - Difference between secure and lavish I believe the Senate Democrats failed to properly represent all their constituents when they rejected the public employee pensi...
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Benghazi is an impeachable offenseJun 10, 2013 4:40 am - Benghazi is an impeachable offense The charge of high crimes and misdemeanors covers allegations of misconduct peculiar to officials, such as perjury of oath, abuse...
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State rep went back on his wordJun 09, 2013 4:40 am - State rep went back on his word Tim Schmitz, our Illinois House Representative, told his constituents he would vote for SJR 27 — the bill which asks for an amendmen...
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The SoapboxJun 08, 2013 5:00 am - Hold the phone: Think your cellphone is invaluable? Add this to the list of things a person can do without one: Run the Illinois House and, by extension, most of state g...