Kane County Opinion
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Editorial: Geneva right to back off dining taxApr 26, 2017 11:00 pm - Leaders often fear changing course will make them appear indecisive, but sometimes it's the right thing to do. We think that's the case for the city of Geneva, where th...
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Hultgren town hall was appreciatedApr 26, 2017 12:01 am - Many thanks to the Central Kane League of Women Voters, Ron Onesti and U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren for organizing, hosting and participating in the April 18 Town Hall at th...
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Nursing baccalaureate not needed at CLCApr 25, 2017 1:00 am - We read with interest the recent article "CLC backs proposal to offer 4-year nursing degree." We agree on the importance of offering the junior and senior year of a bacc...
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How Illinois should copy ColoradoApr 24, 2017 1:00 am - I contacted Representative Mike Fortner, Senator Jim Oberweis, and Governor Rauner asking they support HB 40. Each office's staff person quickly said their boss was aga...
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Still committed to Elgin Twp. communityApr 24, 2017 1:00 am - My deepest appreciation to the voters, supporters, precint walkers, who worked in my interest. Although I was unsuccessful in my bid to serve as Elgin Township Trustee, ...
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Mayor's humor not welcomed in long-running road battleApr 23, 2017 2:00 am - John Schmitt fell into the proverbial hornet's nest with what he thought was a bit of self-deprecating humor. After a federal judge ordered a stop-work order on the cont...
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Editorial: Delay Palatine District 15 school board appointmentApr 22, 2017 2:00 pm - The background: In Palatine Township Elementary District 15, an opposition slate of five candidates convincingly swept the five school board seats up for election earlie...
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U-46, you've lost a cheerleaderApr 16, 2017 12:01 am - I write with bitter disappointment at Elgin School District U-46's decision to give approval to the charter proposal. I believe the decision displays a complete lack of...
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Let's disappoint at re-election timeApr 14, 2017 12:01 am - The Republicans have now passed a bill that allows Comcast and other Internet providers to sell our browsing history and private information without our consent. The la...
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Consider program for early MedicareApr 13, 2017 1:00 am - Congress should consider passing a bill to allow 64-year-old citizens to buy into a pre-Medicare plan. It would be optional to enroll. Once enrolled, the person would s...