Editorials
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Editorial: Failing to give change at toll plazas is just wrongNov 15, 2019 12:00 am - Remember the days before I-PASS when upon encountering a tollway offramp you'd frantically dig around your car for enough change to satisfy the hungry white perforated t...
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Editorial: Don't let opportunity pass for progress on pensionsNov 12, 2019 10:00 pm - On the final day of the 101st Illinois General Assembly's fall veto session, lawmakers have a lot to accomplish. We addressed on Wednesday the importance of tackling eth...
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Editorial: Lawmakers have duty to demonstrate true commitment on ethicsNov 11, 2019 10:00 pm - The Illinois General Assembly faces a daunting list of important topics that demand attention in just two remaining days of the fall veto session. Vaping regulations, pe...
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Editorial: Lake Park officials need detailed policy for vetting volunteersNov 10, 2019 10:00 pm - News that Lake Park High School head football coach Chris Roll had been removed from his position upset some parents and students, who were quick to point out how much R...
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A Veterans Day editorial: Peace would be the highest honorNov 09, 2019 1:00 pm - This editorial is revised from one that first appeared on Nov. 10, 2013. On Monday, we as a nation pay special tribute to our military veterans. It reinforces the respec...
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Editorial: Adapting to changes helps community college retain their valueNov 06, 2019 10:00 pm - Experts cite various reasons for a continuing decline in community college enrollment: • In a booming economy, it's easier for young people to find opportunities elsewhe...
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Editorial: The challenge for Pace: Be both responsive and responsibleNov 05, 2019 10:00 pm - Leaders of Pace bus service made two positive declarations in their decision this week to spare eight bus routes from reductions or cancellations after receiving complai...
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Editorial: The obligation for businesses to fight racismNov 05, 2019 10:00 pm - Anyone who's shocked at the racial targeting of a group of people celebrating at a Naperville restaurant hasn't been paying attention lately. Just in the last few days, ...
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Editorial: Use deeper state report card data to learn more about schoolsNov 03, 2019 10:00 pm - It's time for parents to do some homework. Most parents probably think they are pretty familiar with the schools their children attend. They know who the teachers are, ...
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Editorial: Hope for the best, but be realistic about Arlington ParkNov 02, 2019 2:00 pm - Last month, Arlington International Racecourse marked its 92nd anniversary as the host of thoroughbred racing in the Northwest suburbs. On Oct. 13, 1927, more than 20,00...