Kane County Opinion
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Innumeracy abounds in TV, newspapersJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - It began with the broadcast media. Then it hit the front page, as well as other pages. An industry that would not tolerate staff illiteracy, and supposedly triple-checks...
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Use your voice in Red Gate decisionJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - On Dec. 22, I attended the Red Gate Bridge public hearing sponsored by the City of St. Charles. After leaving, I wondered how much of a voice does the taxpayer have? St....
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Know of what you speak on term limitsJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - District representation addresses the method of electing members of the Naperville City Council and nothing more. Term limits also addresses only the terms served by the...
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Cougar sighting near Naperville?Jan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - I wish to caution people about leaving their pets outside in DuPage County. We were driving back from a luncheon at my sister's on Dec. 31. It was a late lunch and we we...
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Requiring Congress to use health planJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - While I believe we need to address the needs of those with pre-existing health conditions, catastrophic costs incurred by serious and/or long-term illness, loss of benef...
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Kirk behind - and beside - our troopsJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - President Obama announced he will be deploying an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan. Whether you agree with this decision or not, it is now evident we will ha...
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Police, firefighters don't deserve blameJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Every week the Daily Herald has at least one article or letter criticizing the cost of police and fire pensions on municipalities. A reader could get the impression that...
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A state candidate with special skillsJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Over the years I have had many opportunities to volunteer with worthy candidates for many levels of government. What I've learned is that the local seats are the most vi...
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West sweatshirts an important gestureJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Thank you, Glenbard High School District 87 community, for supporting the English Language Learners sweatshirt project. Because of your generosity I was able to give 85 ...
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Look at real cost of illegal immigrationJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - This is in response to Philip from Hoffman Estates, he suggests illegal immigration is good for America. Most of his arguments stated how their cheap labor keeps costs d...