Kane County Opinion
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Our picks for Kane County officesOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Kane County Board chairman Incumbent Karen McConnaughay, a Republican from St. Charles, gets our nod to lead the county for another four years. She has overseen the cons...
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Froehlich out of touch with middle classOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - State Rep. Paul Froehlich felt the best way to get re-elected was to change parties. Paul's problem is not his party, but his priorities. He is clearly out of touch wit...
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Get out and voteOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Over and over again we hear that mantra, "Your vote counts1" Well, the myth that your vote will count for much of anything is one of the great opiates of democracy. It k...
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Kane coroner West deserves re-electionOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Over the years, I have had the privilege and opportunity to have worked with Kane County Coroner Chuck West and families of victims he has helped in a professional capac...
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Our recommendations on Fox Valley referendumsOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - In this economy, government must do what families are doing: live within its means and spend only what's necessary. There are proposals we would have supported in a diff...
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Opponent wrong on vets voting recordOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Recently my opponent sent a number of misleading mailers to voters personally attacking me and accusing me of voting against veterans programs. The fact is, his accusati...
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Say 'yes' to Harper CollegeOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Harper College is preparing to embark on a $330 million campaign over 10 years to make major repairs and upgrades to existing buildings on the Palatine campus, plus buil...
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Our view of Lake County referendumsOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Everyone has to make tough decisions these days. Things that once seemed necessary - like vacations and home remodeling - don't fit into the budget anymore. As families ...
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Farnham supports middle class needsOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - This year we have an opportunity to elect someone who understands the needs of middle class families across the western suburbs. Keith Farnham is a candidate for state r...
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Bean brings common senseOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - What a breath of fresh air Melissa Bean has proved to be in Washington! At a time when misleading politicians seem to be the norm, Melissa has shown courage in demanding...