Editorials
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The unsavory practice of poaching jobsFeb 07, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board It’s hard to imagine anyone or any organization that has been more critical than we’ve been of Illinois’ ill-advised, premature and audaciou...
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Mandated concussion talk good stepFeb 06, 2011 12:00 am - Last week, one of the hot stories of the NHL All-Star game was about a player not there — one of the best in the game, Sidney Crosby. The Pittsburgh Penguin has been out...
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What's really behind inspection fees?Feb 04, 2011 10:00 pm - If anyone wonders why the state of Illinois has such a poor reputation with the business community, refer them to Jake Griffin's On Guard report today on elevator inspec...
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Soapbox: Now you know whyFeb 04, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Now you know why: You’ve heard warnings to keep heavy clothing, blankets, snacks and water in your car, but thought that was just for r...
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Elgin’s ‘green’ loan program flawlessFeb 03, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Newspapers are often criticized for being too skeptical, of being critical of everything. Consider the old City News Bureau maxim: “If your ...
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An ode to the blizzards of helpersFeb 02, 2011 10:00 pm - To be sure, there was plenty of trauma and surely some tragedy that hit along with the blizzard of 2011. A woman stranded all night in her car with her dogs on Big Timbe...
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Suspend, fix scholarship programFeb 01, 2011 12:00 am - It is tempting to enthusiastically support what appears to be a growing sentiment in the state legislature to eliminate General Assembly college scholarships. There are ...
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Legislative ‘Job 1:’ No excuse for not fixing budgetJan 31, 2011 12:00 am - The lead to our story Sunday about legislators’ interests this session included an important phrase. There are, Mike Riopell and Jeff Engelhardt said in their front-page...
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End pensions for Illinois legislatorsJan 29, 2011 12:00 am - Legislators in Illinois are well compensated. In fact, at a little under $70,000 a year for part-time positions, they’re among the most highly paid state lawmakers in th...
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Soapbox: Todd Stroger's successorJan 27, 2011 10:00 pm - It's early yet, but may we just say that, so far, new Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is a breath of fresh air? Todd Stroger's successor, part 2: Preck...