Kendall County Opinion
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Prison reform absolutely necessaryOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - In American society, jails and prisons are the backbone of the correctional system and the backbone is breaking. As nationwide incarceration rates and costs continue to ...
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Devoid of common sense, real-life duesOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - As we near one of the most important midterm elections in history, it might be wise to review why there is so much concern and anxiety over the current administration, a...
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State Senate, Dist. 28: MillnerOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Voters in Illinois state Senate District 28 will choose Nov. 2 between incumbent Republican John Millner and Democratic challenger Corinne Pierog to represent an area in...
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Ruth Munson has characterOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - I support Ruth Munson because I see in her words, actions and manner a woman of good character with compassion and intelligence and the energy to build. In these trouble...
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Bloated programs won't create jobsOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Recently, we heard about President Obama revealing another government program designed to create jobs, this time, by spending $50 billion on top of the last $1 trillion....
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Saturday Soapbox: Embarrassment in Grafton TownshipOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - What an embarrassment: You'd think that repeated public exposure in the newspaper would encourage leaders in Grafton Township to at least try to portray a better pu...
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Vote down Winfield road referendumOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - On Nov. 2, Winfield goes to the polls to decide the fate of the two referendums. The referendums aim to answer the question of whether the citizens should have their rea...
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Voters should ponder recall voteOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - On Nov. 2, voters will be asked to vote whether we should amend the Illinois constitution by adding a provision for a special election to recall a governor and for a spe...
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Do your homework before you voteOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Election rhetoric is filling mail, in boxes and flat screens. What are we to believe concerning conditions in Illinois? What really is the state of the state? What can w...
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State Senate Dist. 25: LauzenOct 13, 2010 11:00 pm - With 18 years in General Assembly, 25th District state Sen. Chris Lauzen of Aurora is one of the area's longest-serving legislators. Given the mess that is Springfield,...