Editorials
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Don't lose this self-government toolNov 14, 2010 10:00 pm - A faceoff is taking shape in the fall veto session of the Illinois General Assembly, and the outcome will determine much about who will be in charge of your local govern...
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Time for civil unions in Illinois is nowNov 13, 2010 10:00 pm - During his Daily Herald editorial board session prior to the election, Gov. Pat Quinn said he believed civil unions could be passed into law this year. It's time to make...
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We don't need a lieutenant governorNov 12, 2010 10:00 pm - It's been almost 22 months since Rod Blagojevich lost his impeachment trial and Pat Quinn replaced him as governor. During that time, the state of Illinois has operated ...
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Saturday Soapbox: Neighbors helping neghborsNov 11, 2010 10:00 pm - Neighbors helping neighbors: Rarely do you see the level of community spirit we've seen lately exhibited by Elgin's downtown merchants. When Pat Keeney was hospital...
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Hard lessons about hateful speechNov 10, 2010 10:00 pm - What would happen if a couple of teens walked into high school wearing “White Pride” shirts? And what if those shirts also suggested that all people of color should suff...
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Remember the fallen, honor the livingNov 09, 2010 10:00 pm - Pause today to think about the four men buried at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery who represent the ultimate sacrifice of more than half a millio...
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Only one winner in city, union quarrelsNov 09, 2010 12:00 am - Someone must like watching lawyers collect the public’s money. How else do you explain the confusing swirl of developments surrounding police negotiations in two very di...
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Identical facts, different perspectivesNov 08, 2010 10:00 pm - At 10:47 a.m. Tuesday, we received a copy of a message from Joe Walsh to his supporters in which the McHenry Republican says “we remain absolutely confident in our victo...
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Answers needed for grieving familyNov 06, 2010 11:00 pm - A young suburban man with such promise gone in an instant. A grieving family trying to make sense of their loss, in search of answers. Such a sad story. And very similar...
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The lessons from Declan's deathNov 05, 2010 11:00 pm - “Gust of wind up to 60 mph well today will be fun at work... I guess I've lived long enough :-/” Declan Sullivan's words, posted on Facebook and Twitter, proved to be po...