Editorials
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Good government doesn't just happenFeb 06, 2010 10:00 pm - The truth is, Scott Lee Cohen won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor because almost nobody paid attention to the race. Frankly, not too many people paid a...
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Saturday SoapboxFeb 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Cut it out: Some readers may have responded to Friday's story about allegations of hazing by wrestlers at Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake with a shrug o...
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Time to let go of the lt. governorFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - Democratic party leaders in Illinois wanted to move the primary date up a while ago to help Illinois Democrat Barack Obama's presidential campaign. And so they did. And ...
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Counties, lawmakers must protect secret ballotFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - It's your right to vote. And it's your right to hold back a vote. Most importantly, it's your right to protect the privacy of your vote. However, a new law puts that pr...
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Power, money are at stake in censusFeb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - As the cry of "get out the vote" goes on hiatus, stay tuned for a new one to hit the public consciousness. "It's in our hands." That's the slogan for the 2010 census cam...
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Daily Herald endorsement guideFeb 01, 2010 10:00 pm - Following is a complete list of races and referendums endorsed by the Daily Herald Editorial Board. Governor, Democratic (Full Endorsement) • Daniel W. Hynes Governor,...
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Saturday SoapboxJan 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Points for democracy: Kudos to Hoffman Estates for posting salary and benefits information of its employees online starting this week. It's a step toward open gov...
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Let's keep our wits during budget crisisJan 27, 2010 10:00 pm - For many people, the nation's trillions in debt is beyond comprehension and emotional reach. Illinois' budget is short by billions and just cracking the Top Ten list of...
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Keeping a clear focus on smoggy airJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Chicagoans may feel a justifiable sense of pique that the federal government has just issued a new set of air-quality standards that only we among all the cities in Amer...
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A giving heart is showing for HaitiJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Chicago and its suburbs are once again showing off a big heart to go along with big shoulders. Of course, we're talking about the response to the devastation caused by t...