Editorials
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The Soapbox: A pub fined in East Dundee, parking rules in Mundelein, an open mosque in Schaumburg Township and more.Nov 19, 2016 12:00 am - Travel buddies You'll be sharing the journey, with more people traveling for Thanksgiving this year, according to AAA. So leave a lot of time and do some advance wo...
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Editorial: Put victims' financial relief over right to attorneyNov 18, 2016 12:00 am - Sometimes bad things happen to good people. It's a sad fact of life. As a caring society, we do our best to mitigate that. Sometimes we legislate help; sometimes we rely...
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Editorial: Election board right to restrict its attorneys' political activitiesNov 15, 2016 10:00 pm - With the election behind us, talk of a "rigged" voting system has faded into the realm of presidential campaign hyperbole. But there's a reason the accusation attracted ...
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Editorial: Jewel's parent company should work with suburbsNov 14, 2016 10:00 pm - It was a devastating blow to many communities when longtime grocer Dominick's closed down in 2013. Since then, Jewel-Osco, Whole Foods and Mariano's have taken over many...
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Editorial: Hazing settlement must be cautionary tale for suburban schoolsNov 13, 2016 10:00 pm - News that Maine West High School District 207 settled a high-profile lawsuit involving past allegations of hazing and assault involving members of its boys soccer team a...
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Editorial: Time for lawmakers to show they're serious about budget cooperationNov 12, 2016 12:00 pm - An assortment of suburban Democratic incumbents won re-election last week - in some cases with our support - on the strength of their promises to be independent and budg...
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Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials
Nov 10, 2016 6:00 am - Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ____ Nov. 9 The Washington Post on Internet censorship in China: CHINA'S INTERNET is a universe of contr...
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What's next for District 15 after borrowing plan failsNov 09, 2016 10:00 pm - An elaborate new look for Palatine Township Elementary District 15 moves into the Archive of Unrealized Plans after more than 70 percent of voters opposed borrowing $130...
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Editorial: Compromise in Winfield an example for state, federal leadersNov 09, 2016 12:00 am - With one of the most contentious election campaigns now in the rearview mirror, it's heartening to read about government working and compromises reached. That's the back...
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Editorial: For Donald Trump, Godspeed: for the nation, let us healNov 08, 2016 10:00 pm - We have, as we expressed in this space two weeks ago, strong reservations about Donald J. Trump. Today, we hope we've been wrong. Today, we wish him Godspeed. He will be...