DuPage County Opinion
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Let's speed up pace of government consolidationApr 24, 2016 1:00 am - By Dan Cronin Guest columnist At this time of year, Illinoisans' thoughts turn to their tax bills. Most of us have just completed our income tax returns and we are eithe...
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A summary of Daily Herald endorsementsMar 12, 2016 2:00 pm - The Daily Herald Editorial Board Here is a summary of our endorsements in the Tuesday primary elections. The full text of individual endorsement editorials can be ...
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A summary of Daily Herald endorsementsFeb 29, 2016 12:00 am - Early voting for the March 15 primary begins today at locations around the suburbs. Here is a summary of our endorsements. The full text of individual endorsement edito...
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Endorsement: Elliott for GOP in DuPage County Board, Dist. 4Feb 19, 2016 12:00 am - A pair of attorneys, Michelle Moore of Wheaton and Tim Elliott of Glen Ellyn, are seeking the Republican nomination in the March primary for a four-year term in DuPage C...
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Endorsement: Wehrli for DuPage forest board, Dist. 5Feb 19, 2016 12:00 am - Two familiar faces - Mary Lou Wehrli and Carl Schultz - are battling again for the Republican nomination in DuPage Forest Preserve District 5. Schultz, a horticulturist ...
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Endorsement: Blass to represent GOP for DuPage County Board, Dist. 2Feb 19, 2016 12:00 am - Four Republicans are competing for their party's nomination for a two-year term in DuPage County Board District 2. The field features Richard Blass, an Elmhurst resident...
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Editorial: DuPage County and reminders budgeting should be give-and-takeOct 29, 2015 1:00 am - It's budget season, both for the private and public sector. It's also silly season for some. Imagine if you will this scenario: Your boss tells you to prepare next year'...
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Efficient government must be our focusOct 16, 2015 1:00 am - It's roundly accepted that Illinois needs to reduce its 7,000-plus units of local government to save taxpayers money and improve the delivery of services and infrastruct...
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Editorial: Follow DuPage's lead to streamline governmentOct 04, 2015 11:00 pm - Illinois is the land of plenty. We have plenty of debt, plenty of high taxes and plenty of businesses fleeing for other states, to go with a fat history of political cor...
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Editorial: Even in austerity, keep priority on youth mental healthJul 12, 2015 11:00 pm - When it comes to discussing funding for addressing the mental health needs of Illinois youth, we have to be realistic. The outlook for advances, perhaps even for stabili...