Editorials
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Editorial: Trump's phrase will weaken, not help, fight against terrorJun 13, 2016 11:00 pm - No one appreciates the power of words more than those of us for whom they form the foundation of our mission and our livelihood. So, we well understand the impulse to fi...
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Editorial: Let Edgar mediate a state budget agreementJun 11, 2016 2:00 pm - We've got a job for former Gov. Jim Edgar. Get between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic leadership and mediate until Illinois has a budget. Clearly it's time for thi...
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The Soapbox: Appreciating trails in Cook County, sensible leadership search in Elgin, remembering an icon in Naperville and more.Jun 11, 2016 1:00 am - All the world's a stage: At least it is for Schaumburg native (and fan) Michael Roark, who says he loved growing up in the suburb. Roark is both a movie and televis...
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Dist. 15 board members needed at bargaining tableJun 09, 2016 2:00 pm - Contract negotiation is a give and take that usually ends up with a deal somewhere between what each of the parties wants. That's why it's important for everyone involve...
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Editorial: Hillary Clinton and little girl dreamsJun 09, 2016 5:00 am - Editor's note: This editorial is adapted from one published Aug. 26, 2008, during Hillary Clinton's first race for president. When Hillary Clinton was a youngster in Pa...
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Editorial: Schools should not be hostage in budget battleJun 07, 2016 2:30 pm - School funding in Illinois is caught in the battle between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the GOP and House Speaker Michael Madigan and the Democrats. It's caused some, like Chic...
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Editorial: End school board ritual of secrecy on teacher payJun 04, 2016 2:00 pm - Most suburban school board members are good people, dedicated to serving the community. But particularly when it comes to labor contracts, most of them operate within th...
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The Soapbox: The right thing in Barrington Township, a last parade in Roselle, inspiration from Hawthorn Woods and more.Jun 04, 2016 1:00 am - A sign to seek help: News that Prince died of an accidental overdose of the opioid fentanyl is chilling for those wondering if they've become too dependent on paink...
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Editorial: High time for tiny houses in the suburbsJun 02, 2016 2:00 pm - Is the European live-small lifestyle finally starting to rub off on us? Or is the prospect of selling one's house when relocating too much to bear? Whatever the reasons,...
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Editorial: Suburban lawmakers must show independence on budgetMay 31, 2016 11:00 pm - Editor's Note: This editorial has been updated from its originally published version to correct the position of former state Sen. James "Pate" Philip in the 1990s t...