Editorials
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Shed cynicism and demand changeMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - "Some people," reflected Chicago inspector general David Hoffman, "aren't cynical." It's those people that the Illinois Reform Commission needs as it tries to sell a swe...
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Get informed, then get out to voteMar 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Will your property taxes go up or down in the next few years? If faced with budget cuts, will your schools, town, park district or library trim the fat or will they elim...
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Toll reforms tardy, but welcome newsMar 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Perhaps Gov. Patrick Quinn wasn't kidding when he said earlier this month that "it's important to have a solid tollway system that works for those who use it." We couldn...
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Say 'yes' to Roselle fire districtMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - The Roselle Fire Protection District, led by three appointed trustees, makes sure unincorporated residents near Roselle get fire and ambulance service. It now contracts ...
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Vote 'yes' on ECC referendumMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College has put forth a strong argument for a tax increase in a horrible economy when many are facing job loss and foreclosure: ECC is where careers are ...
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A 'no' vote for Winfield LibraryMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - The Winfield Public Library wants to borrow $1.8 million to improve the facility's handicapped accessibility and relieve crowding. The library is accessible to the handi...
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Vote 'no' on borrowing for Round Lake Park improvementsMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - In Round Lake Park, a referendum question about borrowing money for infrastructure improvements in the downtown area has been a major issue among municipal candidates in...
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Even if it doesn't look like a tax hike, we say 'no' to District 33Mar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - West Chicago Elementary District 33 is pitching a "no-tax-increase" proposal aiming to raise $49 million largely to renovate West Chicago Middle School to bring sixth gr...
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Say 'yes' to get Route 53 extension moving againMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - The slumbering proposal to extend Route 53 north through Lake County is stirring again thanks to an advisory referendum on the April 7 ballot. The Lake County Board poke...
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Say 'no' to Cary schoolsMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Cary Elementary District 26 is asking voters for permission to borrow $17 million for improvements to operations and facilities within the district. The tax hike would ...