Kane County Opinion
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Endorsements: Fenne, Markwell for College of DuPage boardMar 12, 2017 12:00 am - What a difference an election cycle makes at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. Two years ago, it seemed like everyone and their brothers were running for the board, a...
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Endorsements: Duffy, Rakow, Ramey for Elgin Community CollegeMar 12, 2017 12:00 am - The board at Elgin Community College will see some turnover after the April 4 election. Three 6-year terms are being contested, with retired Larkin High School educator ...
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Candidate with great plans for GenevaMar 11, 2017 11:01 pm - When people ask me why I'm supporting Tom Simonian for Mayor, I tell them there are many reasons to vote for Tom. First, he's been relentless in analyzing the city budg...
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Who's running for Geneva or himself?Mar 11, 2017 12:00 am - When I meet people and they ask me where I live, I answer Geneva, rarely thinking too much of it. Their response brings me back to reality every time. "Geneva, I love Ge...
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Media should show less bias in word choiceMar 11, 2017 12:00 am - The media (of whatever form and whether local or national) would be well-advised to show less bias in how they express (or not) certain words. When they say "immigrant,...
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Why do pols turn up noses at town halls?Mar 11, 2017 12:00 am - Town hall meetings have been part of this country from the days of the colonies where in New England colonists got together to discuss and learn about issues that were i...
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Endorsement: Guzman for Aurora mayorMar 10, 2017 12:00 am - After a February primary in which they winnowed four ballot candidates along with five declared write-ins down to two general election candidates, Aurora voters now must...
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Endorsements: Kaplan, Kegarise, Saternus, Van Dyke for Schaumburg Dist. 54Mar 10, 2017 12:00 am - Schaumburg Elementary District 54 is in an enviable position among suburban school districts. Building capacity is not a problem right now and there appears to be no out...
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Endorsement: O'Connor for Aurora alderman at largeMar 10, 2017 12:00 am - Aurora Alderman-at-Large Robert J. O'Connor stepped up last fall and was unanimously named acting mayor by other council members when longtime Mayor Tom Weisner stepped ...
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Endorsement: Lofchie for Aurora Ward 10.Mar 09, 2017 10:00 pm - A new alderman will be elected April 4 for Aurora's 10th Ward after a tumultuous period for the ward under current Alderman Lynne Johnson. Johnson, elected in 2013, plea...