Kane County Opinion
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Visualize Illinois' problems this wayMay 18, 2014 1:01 am - Two cartoons to consider for the Opinion page: 1. Have a finish line with a banner that reads "Bankruptcy". Have three figures: A. Detroit B. Chicago C. Illinois The ca...
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Mail carrier failed to deliverMay 18, 2014 1:01 am - I read that the post office would be picking up nonperishables on Saturday, May 10. I put out a few bags right under my mailbox. Again, same as last year, they were stil...
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People getting taxed out of their homesMay 18, 2014 12:01 am - People getting taxed out of their homes We just received our Kane County tax bill and while a friend who lives less than a mile away boasted her tax bill went down,...
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Speed a concern on Bunker Hill DriveMay 17, 2014 12:01 am - As a resident of Algonquin living on a highway, Bunker Hill Drive, I am concerned about what we can expect when our highway is completed from being repaired and paved. I...
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Show the cost of all these investigationsMay 17, 2014 12:01 am - Our politicians have created yet another committee. This time they are reopening the investigation concerning what happened at Benghazi. My question is not about Benghaz...
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Term limits best cure for state woesMay 17, 2014 12:01 am - To Bruce Rauner: Is it any wonder that you are pushing as hard for term limits on all members of the Illinois General Assembly as you are? There is no solid way to keep...
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Laws that protect Chicago taxis are unfairMay 16, 2014 5:01 am - I don't generally get involved in politics, but as a rideshare driver, I've been closely following the debate over regulations to rideshare services. I traveled to Sprin...
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No sympathy no more for QuinnMay 15, 2014 12:01 am - No sympathy no more for Quinn Marni Pyke's column May 12 was regarding James Sweeny's union making contribution's to Governor Quinn's election fund approaching a ha...
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Fixed income in a digital worldMay 15, 2014 12:01 am - Fixed income in a digital world It's rough getting old, forgetful and limited to a fixed income. What can people do without having any computers, keypads or any el...
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Don't retire at age 62, stay engagedMay 14, 2014 12:01 am - Don't retire at age 62, stay engaged Cause of Alzheimer's disease: Lack of exercise for the brain. Cure: Drop the practice of having employees retire at age 62 and ...