Editorials
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Editorial: Consider volunteering to man the phones at a crisis hotlineMar 05, 2018 3:00 pm - People who volunteer often talk about the "high" they get from giving their time to a good cause. Some volunteer gigs, like coaching youth sports or as a Scout leader, a...
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A summary of Daily Herald endorsementsMar 05, 2018 1:00 am - Early voting begins today for county, state and congressional offices and for referendums in the March 20 primary election. Here is a summary of Daily Herald endorsement...
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Endorsement: Yes for fire stations in Pingree Grove and Countryside districtMar 05, 2018 12:00 am - A majority of voters one year ago said no to a tax increase for the Pingree Grove and Countryside Fire Protection District. The district is trying again with an identica...
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Endorsement: Yes to maintain services in Bartlett fire districtMar 05, 2018 12:00 am - Residents of the Bartlett Fire Protection District could see their property taxes increase by an average of $100 a year if they approve the district's tax increase reque...
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Endorsement: Yes for South Elgin and Countryside fire stationsMar 05, 2018 12:00 am - The South Elgin and Countryside Fire Protection District is asking voters March 20 to approve two tax increases to build and equip two fire stations. The first referendu...
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Endorsement: Yes for improvements at Hampshire Fire Protection DistrictMar 05, 2018 12:00 am - We said it last year and we'll say it again: When it comes to a fire at your house it's all about response time. Last year, we recommended a yes vote for the Hampshire F...
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Endorsement: Yes for sales tax increase for Geneva capital improvementsMar 05, 2018 12:00 am - Geneva is getting more tax revenue in the coming months, and voters will decide March 20 how much. The city is asking residents to approve a sales tax increase one one-h...
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Endorsement: Yes to restore services in Prospect Heights fire districtMar 05, 2018 12:00 am - Officials in the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District are seeking to restore services lost since the 2008 Great Recession took hold, and they say they can do it wit...
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Endorsement: Harold for Illinois attorney general in Republican primaryMar 03, 2018 1:00 pm - Voters in the Republican primary for attorney general will have a choice between two solid candidates - litigator Erika Harold of downstate Urbana and DuPage County Boar...
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Endorsement: Fairley for Democratic nomination for state attorney generalMar 03, 2018 1:00 pm - The eight-way race for the Democratic nomination for Illinois attorney general is the poster child for a distinguished field of high achievers. In various combinations, ...