Volo Opinion
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Editorial: New tools are available on government spending; use themMay 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Analyzing Kane County government spending became easier Monday with the launch of a new web portal that officials say provides "unprecedented access to Kane County's fin...
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The Soapbox: Denny Hastert, did we hardly know ye?May 28, 2015 11:00 pm - Denny, we hardly knew ye? The indictment of former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert of Plano has been stunning, to be sure. A native son and for so long a pride ...
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Editorial: Local schools, colleges should be controlled locally, not in SpringfieldMay 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Legislators' efforts to meddle in the affairs of local community college districts stalled Friday and for all the right reasons. Liz Brown, of the Illinois Council of Co...
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After-school programs in Illinois help fight crimeApr 17, 2015 1:00 am - As parents and state's attorneys, we have peace of mind knowing that kids are safe and supervised at school during the day while adults are at work. But we're worried ab...
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The issues to consider regarding bachelor's degrees at community collegesApr 13, 2015 1:00 am - Illinois community colleges are beginning to advocate for the right to offer applied bachelor degrees. Is this an idea that's found its right time as a response to the n...
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Editorial: Arlington Hts. nonprofit fights to save heroin addicts, one naloxone injector at a timeMar 27, 2015 1:00 am - In a nondescript little office on the north side of Arlington Heights, history is being made in the war on heroin overdose. For the first time, the lifesaving drug nalo...
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Endorsement: Swanson for Dist. 118 school boardMar 23, 2015 1:00 am - The race for a two-year term on the Wauconda Unit District 118 school board pits a promising newcomer against a veteran trustee. In this case, the veteran is the better ...
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Endorsements: Yes on Fox Lake FPD referendumMar 20, 2015 1:00 am - With a small staff of professional firefighters and decreasing reserves of qualified volunteers, the Fox Lake Fire Protection District has reason to worry about how well...
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Endorsements: Howland, Griffin, Anderson for CLC boardMar 18, 2015 1:00 am - For a brief time in early 2014, it looked as though some loose controls on travel spending by board members could overshadow the many very good things going on at the Co...
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Endorsements: Kueter, Pedersen, Silverberg for Big Hollow District 38Mar 16, 2015 5:00 am - Among four candidates seeking three, 4-year terms on the Big Hollow Elementary District 38 board, the choices stand out. We heartily endorse incumbent Vivian Kueter, an...