Kane County Opinion
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Tests are not bullyingApr 03, 2019 1:00 am - After reading the article on bullying in the March 28 paper, I came away disillusioned with Ina Silva-Sobolewski. How can she say the Illinois Assessment of Readiness in...
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Consider taxing high-income pensionsApr 03, 2019 1:00 am - When determining taxable income, retirement income received by higher income taxpayers is subject to being taxed at the federal level. When preparing the Illinois income...
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Editorial: Awareness key to pedestrian, bicycle safety on roadsMar 28, 2019 10:26 am - The change in seasons presents different hazards but the same challenge for bicyclists and pedestrians to stay safe on the roads. Ice and snow will give way to road cons...
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Editorial: Move to end health benefit should extend to boards throughout suburbsJan 08, 2019 6:03 pm - Newly elected trustee Mo Iqbal has raised an important question about perks for his fellow elected officials on the Kane County Board. It's a question that ought to be a...
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Editorial: New sheriff's promising trial of firsthand jail experienceJan 08, 2019 10:22 am - Potentially, there's a lot to be gained by walking a mile in someone else's shoes. You see what others see. You experience what others experience. You feel what others f...
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Editorial: Don't ignore mandatory child abuse reporting lawNov 19, 2018 5:01 pm - Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon is ticked off and we don't blame him. The reason for McMahon's ire is the arrest of a principal and a teacher for violating the ...
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Endorsement: Daily Herald supports Rickert over Snelson for Kane County treasurerOct 20, 2018 5:26 pm - In the race for Kane County treasurer, five term incumbent David Rickert faces challenger Jason Snelson. Rickert, a licensed certified public accountant from Elgin, has...
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Endorsement: Daily Herald backs Cunningham over Jimenez for Kane County clerkOct 20, 2018 5:26 pm - In the race for Kane County Clerk, incumbent John "Jack" Cunningham faces challengerger Nicholas "Nico" Jimenez. Cunningham, who will be running for his fifth term as cl...
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Endorsement: Yes for new equipment, staffing at Hampshire fire districtOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - After two failed attempts, the Hampshire Fire Protection District will try again this fall for a property tax increase to replace aging equipment and increase staffing l...
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Kane County gets state money for election security but can't make changes yetOct 19, 2018 4:21 pm - Kane County officials will receive at least $70,000 from the state to boost election security ahead of Nov. 6 voting, but don't expect any big changes. Roger Fahnestock...