Editorials
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Editorial: Roskam gets gun vote right, Hultgren doesn'tDec 13, 2017 4:00 am - It's not often when Republican Rep. Peter Roskam joins with all the Democrats in the Illinois Congressional delegation and none of his GOP counterparts on a vote. And wi...
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Editorial: Don't overlook value of conferences, but manage the costsDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - When discussing the participation of elected officials and public administrators at workshops and conferences, it is important to acknowledge the words of Illinois Munic...
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Editorial: Traffic law aims to build safe driving habitsDec 12, 2017 12:00 am - Less than 24 hours before a scheduled news conference last Wednesday to draw attention to a new Illinois tollway safety campaign, two Cook County sheriff's deputies cond...
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Editorial: There's a lot that's right about IllinoisDec 09, 2017 1:00 pm - So. our suburbs, as Mick Zawislak explains in the paper today, could have been part of Wisconsin had the quirks of history gone a little bit differently. Nothing against...
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The Soapbox: A dog sledder in Winfield, lifesaving in Elgin and West Dundee, holiday love in Arlington Heights and more.Dec 09, 2017 12:00 am - Light 'em up! We're not sure whether this is a commentary on the price of replacement bulbs or what, but we've seen an increasing number of people driving in the ra...
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Editorial: Don't ignore heart-healthy message of red-hat campaignDec 06, 2017 10:00 pm - American Heart Month isn't until February, but it's never too early to start thinking about it. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular diseases and ...
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Editorial: Public contracts merit public scrutiny - even on entertainmentDec 06, 2017 10:00 pm - Convention centers, show venues and entertainment districts play an important role in enriching the quality of life throughout the suburbs. Public bodies that appreciate...
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Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials
Dec 06, 2017 6:00 am - Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Dec. 4 The New York Times on whether the president can obstruct justice: You know you have a problem...
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Editorial: Spread the word about disabled servicesDec 04, 2017 10:00 pm - The stress of caring for a child with disabilities cannot be underestimated. When that child is an adult and the parents are struggling to do the right thing and feel th...
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Editorial: Be an educated voter and build a better governmentDec 03, 2017 10:00 pm - Decorations, Christmas shopping, and planning for the March 20 primary election. The thought of gearing up for months of candidate mailers and appearances seems at odds ...