Editorials
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Editorial: Delay Palatine District 15 school board appointmentApr 22, 2017 2:00 pm - The background: In Palatine Township Elementary District 15, an opposition slate of five candidates convincingly swept the five school board seats up for election earlie...
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Soapbox: Brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.Apr 22, 2017 1:00 am - Welcome, Caterpillar The heavy-equipment manufacturer's selection of Deerfield as its new corporate home is a boost to suburbs tired of hearing Chicago gloat about ...
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Editorial: Hultgren, league prove town halls can be effectiveApr 19, 2017 11:00 pm - It took quite a bit of prodding and cajoling, but in the end, Congressman Randy Hultgren did the right thing Tuesday. He met in person with a large group of constituents...
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Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials
Apr 19, 2017 7:00 am - Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ April 14 China Daily on President Trump's decision not to label China a currency manipulator: US Pre...
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Editorial: We must make lawmakers accountable to the public ahead of their party leadersApr 18, 2017 11:00 pm - In a speech to suburban business and government leaders Wednesday, Gov. Bruce Rauner all but promised that the state Senate's on-again-off-again Grand Bargain budget com...
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Editorial: Time for legislators to deliver new state education funding formulaApr 18, 2017 1:00 am - State Rep. Sam Yingling's recent visit to a bilingual class in the Round Lake Early Education Center provided a great photo op and some nice stats. One hopes it will als...
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Editorial: Learn from those most at risk - have a disaster plan in tornado seasonApr 17, 2017 11:00 pm - Friday marks the 50th anniversary of the deadliest day for tornadoes in the metropolitan area, a day in which eight twisters tore through the northeastern corner of Illi...
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Editorial: Change is difficult. How do we embrace it?Apr 15, 2017 2:00 pm - By all accounts, the renovations at Wrigley Field are magnificent, sparkling modern improvements that enhance rather than detract from one of America's most sacred sport...
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Cheers for suburban grounds crews as well as the Cubs, business news in Naperville, top cop in Batavia and more.Apr 15, 2017 1:00 am - Let's keep them safe As road work shifts into high gear in the warmer weather, it's high time to drive with caution in construction zones. Here's a good way to make...
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Editorial: No argument with schools' high reserves, but some concernApr 12, 2017 11:00 pm - It's great peace of mind if you can sock away some money for a rainy day. In general, we think it's prudent for suburban school districts to stockpile extra cash, too. B...