Kane County Opinion
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Stamp out candidate phone solicitationsJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - We worked hard to get laws in place to stop unwanted solicitation phone calls, why have we allowed the political arena to escape these rules and regulations? There is no...
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It's the wrong time to raise taxes for Hampshire parksJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - The Hampshire Park District has two referendums on the Feb. 2 ballot: one to issue $4.9 million in bonds, and one to increase the limiting tax rate by 5 cents per $100 e...
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Supreme Court decision is flawedJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - The Supreme Court's decision to allow corporations to contribute directly to political campaigns is flawed. The preamble of the Constitution of the United States begins,...
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Dillard is candidate with right prioritiesJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - I first met Kirk Dillard when he was Governor Jim Edgar's Chief of Staff and I was a member of the Illinois House. I can say from firsthand experience that their style o...
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Wage concession good for all sidesJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Mt. Prospect firefighters have voted in favor of a wage package that will help the village maintain its customary fund reserve and avert any increase in taxes. The wage ...
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Curious cat leads to wild winter adventureJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - "Curiosity got the cat?" On the morning of Dec. 26, we discovered our 9-month-old cat, Murphy, was missing. Not hide nor hair anywhere. This led our search to the outdoo...
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High court sold out political systemJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - President Lincoln characterized the epic battle of Gettysburg as a struggle to preserve government of the people, by the people, for the people. The Supreme Court's deci...
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Vote 'yes' on Wheeling 911 questionJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - The tax increase being sought by Wheeling to help pay for its 911 service is without ambiguity. The money - an additional 70 cents per month for every land line - goes d...
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Mayor Mulder should look closely at Mike SidorJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - The recent resignation of Trustee Helen Jensen has left a vacancy on the Arlington Heights Village Board. According to village code, Mayor Mulder has the responsibility ...
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Keep Mike Adelizzi in GOP driver's seatJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - In the past I have been heavily involved in local politics and campaigns in Schaumburg Township as far back as the mid 1990s. During that time I have seen the Schaumburg...