Editorials
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Editorial: Why do drivers still go around train gates?Mar 01, 2020 10:00 pm - A lowered gate with lights flashing and horns sounding at a railroad crossing screams an immediate and obvious warning that can mean the difference between life and deat...
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Endorsement: Martwick for Democrats in state Senate District 10Mar 01, 2020 12:00 am - Democrat Robert Martwick is a self-described liberal who has demonstrated a welcome ability to work across the aisle, first as a state representative for six years and m...
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Endorsement: 'No' on Batavia Park District referendumMar 01, 2020 12:00 am - The Batavia Park District board says residents need and want a new $27 million indoor eight-lane pool, indoor track and turf playing field, gym and rooms for group fitne...
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Endorsement: Yes to Gail Borden Library tax rate proposalMar 01, 2020 12:00 am - At the same time voters approved borrowing $28 million in 2001 to build the new Gail Borden Library in downtown Elgin (and later the Rakow branch), they rejected a propo...
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Capparelli for state House District 20 in Democratic primaryMar 01, 2020 12:00 am - Democratic voters will have a choice in the state House District 20 primary between two candidates with widely divergent views: party favorite Michelle Darbro, a Chicago...
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Endorsement: Yes to building improvements in Barrington Dist. 220Mar 01, 2020 12:00 am - Almost a year ago, voters in Barrington Area Unit District 220 narrowly rejected the schools' request for $185 million to pay for a variety of building projects. Since t...
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Yes to District 45 tax increaseMar 01, 2020 12:00 am - Villa Park Elementary District 45 is asking voters on March 17 to approve a $30 million tax increase that, if approved, would allow the district to offer full-day kinder...
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Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.Feb 29, 2020 12:00 am - Flu fighters' dilemma President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday and put his vice president in charge of controlling the COVID-19 coronavirus. Gov. Pritzker and...
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Endorsement: White in Democratic primary for DuPage County auditorFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Both candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for DuPage County auditor could serve well in the position. Both Bruce C. Fogerty, of Wheaton, and William "Bill" White...
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Endorsement: Grogan for Republicans for DuPage County auditorFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - In nearly 12 years as DuPage County auditor, Bob Grogan has produced an impressive reputation for transparency, efficiency and competence. With justifiable pride, the Do...