Editorials
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In Libertyville: Cullum, Proepper, JohnsonMar 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Libertyville has not been immune to economic problems in recent years, but the village board responded pragmatically to tighten its belt. Service and employee cuts were...
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Endorsement: Gresk for Wheaton mayorMar 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Michael Gresk, completing his first term as Wheaton's mayor, faces a challenge from city Councilman John Prendiville. Gresk points out that during his term, Wheaton has...
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For Fox Lake village board, Koske, Murrey and SchmitMar 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Four community-minded candidates are vying for three seats on the Fox Lake village board. Incumbent Greg Murrey believes the village has a “golden asset” in being surro...
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Endorsement: Steffen, Warren, Moeller for Elgin councilMar 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Ten people are vying for three seats on the council this year, every one of them passionate about his or her candidacy and the city itself. It's a shame there aren't mor...
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Endorsement for Schaumburg mayor, village boardMar 04, 2011 11:00 pm - When a town that has never had a property tax abruptly institutes one in the face of severe budget problems, it's not surprising to find veteran leaders facing an angry ...
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The Soapbox: Stop the hand-wringingMar 03, 2011 11:00 pm - If it did, Illinois' deficit would be long gone. Instead, the state's pension imbalance actually grew last year. Senate President John Cullerton insists change is uncons...
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Newspaper notices should remainMar 02, 2011 11:00 pm - Earlier this week, we sought to persuade you, dear readers, of the importance of demanding open government and freedom of information by all of our various government of...
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Police, minority groups need to talkMar 01, 2011 11:00 pm - By The Daily Herald Editorial Board Just a few weeks ago, we took notice in this space of the ever-increasing diversity numbers in the suburbs as reported by the U.S. Ce...
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Sunshine a major part of democracyFeb 28, 2011 11:00 pm - By The Daily Herald Editorial Board The 5th Dimension’s “Let the Sunshine In” may have been about love and peace but, really, sunshine transcends those noble ideals and ...
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The proper focus of budget discussionsFeb 27, 2011 11:00 pm - By The Daily Herald Editorial Board How can we argue with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin that the research done at Fermilab and Argonne Laboratories is critical both to the subur...