Editorials
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Endorsement: Pineda for West Chicago mayorMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - Last May, the village of West Chicago faced an uncertain future after the sudden death of Mayor Mike Kwasman. But Ruben Pineda stepped in as acting mayor and by all acco...
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Endorsement: Hanlon for Winfield village presidentMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - For too many years, the Winfield village board has been mired in controversy, bickering and name-calling. The last two years, it has ramped up to even greater heights as...
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Endorsement: Hanson for Antioch village presidentMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - Incumbent Lawrence Hanson can seem imposing and little overbearing, but you can’t deny the level of accomplishment he’s achieved in one term as village president. He’s r...
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Editorial: Rogina for St. Charles village presidentMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - One of four candidates will usher in a new era of leadership in the city of St. Charles. The city is generally well-run and, like other communities, trying to stave off ...
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Endorsement: Bogusz for Des Plaines mayorMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - Former Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia is an appealing candidate to return to the job he left four years ago because of term limits. He’s well-known, well-liked and earne...
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Endorsement: Hayes for Arlington Heights village presidentMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - It will be no easy task to replace Arlene Mulder, who is stepping down after 20 years leading a vibrant renewal of Arlington Heights. Fortunately, three strong candidate...
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Endorsement: Loffredo for Lake Villa village presidentMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - Incumbent Frank Loffredo has served 16 years as mayor and wants to do four more. There seems no strong reason to discourage him. The village is in good financial shape, ...
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Editorial: The meaning of our endorsementsMar 03, 2013 10:43 am - Beginning Monday, we will begin offering our endorsements in a number of the local elections that will be on the ballot on April 9. But first, let’s step back and provid...
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The SoapboxMar 02, 2013 4:00 am - 100 percent will do: When did it become de rigueur for sports figures to suggest they give their game 110 percent? Or wait until their joints are 110 percent healthy? Pe...
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Editorial: Red-light scandal a reminder on all public contractsMar 01, 2013 4:00 am - When a red-light camera scandal in Chicago came to light recently, it might have been easy from our suburban perch just to chalk it up as another gust of corruption blow...