Editorials
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Editorial: We can accept Syrian refugees without accepting terrorismNov 22, 2015 6:02 am - Over the years, we've often admonished ourselves to avoid writing editorials that weave between a there's-this-pro and a but-then-there's-that-con approach that fails to...
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The Soapbox: We like plans for a revamped Spring HillNov 21, 2015 4:00 am - Helping Spring Hill: An agreement is in the works to assist in the $37.8 million expansion of Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee, where a tax-increment-financing distr...
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Editorial: 'Fear leads to hatred, hatred to anger'Nov 20, 2015 12:00 am - In Paris, a Muslim man wearing a blindfold, asks for hugs from those around him near a memorial site to last week's victims. “I'm a Muslim, but I'm told that I'm a terro...
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Slowly, things are looking up in Fox LakeNov 19, 2015 4:15 am - When something like the tragic death of Fox Lake Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz happens, ancillary damage gets flung out, like shrapnel, from the point of impact. Among t...
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Editorial: Gliniewicz proves value of financial oversightNov 17, 2015 12:00 am - Revelations that Fox Lake Police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz killed himself and his criminal activities landed with a sickening thud two weeks ago and are still sendin...
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Editorial: Second-generation Paddock led paper as an advocate of local goodNov 14, 2015 12:00 pm - Over the years, we've often heard comment - sometimes warmhearted, sometimes scornful - about the colorful Hosea Paddock mission statement that resides on the top left c...
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The Soapbox: Race congrats in Naperville, falling plane parts in Bensonville, help for the homeless in Elgin and more.Nov 14, 2015 12:00 am - You can't be too careful: Trust but verify is good advice for any of us working with volunteers to perform public service. While we all want to believe the best of ...
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Editorial: Despite 2 percent fare hike, Metra shows signs of 'better times' aheadNov 11, 2015 10:00 pm - "It could have been worse" is hardly a comforting standard when assessing cost increases, but combined with some other indications from Metra's board meeting on Wednesda...
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Editorial: Myriad ways you can honor veterans' service todayNov 11, 2015 12:00 am - Today the country honors veterans from every war for their dedication, service and sacrifice. Suburban communities and schools will commemorate the day with services, sp...
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Editorial: Glimmer of hope, but far to go on state budgetNov 10, 2015 10:00 pm - What got done during Tuesday's legislative session in a state that's gone five months without a budget and has simply stopped paying for things ranging from human servic...