Kane County Opinion
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Here's how Illinois, Greece are similarJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - Why is Illinois like Greece? Both approve spending plans and guarantee pension benefits for workers that they have not funded with appropriate taxes. Both legislatur...
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Another key service from paramedicsJul 03, 2015 12:00 am - Reading Marilyn Seitz' letter in the Daily Herald June 17, praising Dr. Stanley Zydlo for founding the paramedic program in the Northwest suburbs reminds me of other ben...
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It's not racist to protest ObamacareJul 03, 2015 12:00 am - Recently, there was a rally on the Route 64 bridge in St. Charles, expressing strong dissatisfaction with the special provisions in Obamacare, which single out Congressm...
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Too many in public jobs are overpaidJul 02, 2015 1:00 am - Your "Guest View" article on June 21st called "Seize the day and cap property taxes" should be a wake-up call to why Illinois is in such dire financial condition. More...
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RunFurShelter a hit in South ElginJul 02, 2015 12:00 am - Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 5K and 10K race for RunFurShelter's event May 31 in South Elgin. Runners were not deterred by unexpectedly cold tempe...
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Pass-only tolls hurts the Huntley mallJul 02, 2015 12:00 am - No traffic at the Huntley mall? No pay toll machines at the exits is the reason. For more than two years, there was the terrible construction nuisance of the interchange...
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Build on the positives in education reportingJul 01, 2015 1:00 am - I read with pleasure the successes of both Sunny Hill Elementary School in the Barrington school district and Tefft Middle School in school district U-46. It was powerfu...
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Praise God - just as we do sportsJun 30, 2015 12:00 am - I would like to congratulate the Blackhawks even though I am not a sports fan. It's surprising how many people came out in the streets. Where are these people in church?...
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Longmeadow project pointlessJun 30, 2015 12:00 am - We are writing in opposition to the construction of Longmeadow Parkway, formerly the Bolz Road Bridge, by Kane County. This project will drain our wallets, damage our en...
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Hard-working student is an inspirationJun 29, 2015 1:00 am - I read with interest your front page article on “Lower Income, Lower Outcomes.” I found a stark difference in those adults who were quoted and the young man who was feat...