Editorials
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How not to handle a student sex caseMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The victim. That's where everyone's concern must be focused when there are allegations of sexual assault against a child. Those accused, especially if they also are chil...
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CN should stick to the dealMar 01, 2009 10:00 pm - It's a big week for the Canadian-based railroad company CN but it seems they still could use some good public relations advice. After a long battle with communities that...
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A welcome rush toward transparencyFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - How quickly good ideas spread. About a month and a half ago, we used this space to congratulate DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan on his novel approach to transparency in...
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A welcome rush toward transparencyFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - How quickly good ideas spread. About a month and a half ago, we used this space to congratulate DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan on his novel approach to transparency in...
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Saturday SoapboxFeb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Snow way Yes, spring is just around the corner, and, yes, we probably (hopefully) don't have too many winter storms left this season. But last weekend's snow offered a p...
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Show us you'll make tough cuts firstFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Our anxiety eased just a bit Wednesday when Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn said talk of a huge state tax increase was "premature." We know we're facing a gargantuan financial...
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Tough as it is, show us you'll make cuts firstFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Our anxiety eased just a bit Wednesday when Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn said talk of a huge state tax increase was "premature." We know we're facing a gargantuan financial...
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Slam brakes on Chicago's rent-a-taxFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - In these days of craterlike budget holes, who can blame any town for seeking creative ways to plug the gap? Typically, we encourage such creativity and think it's vital ...
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Wrong message for 'free press'Feb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Is the extra administrative oversight of Stevenson High School's student newspaper "censorship?" In a strict sense, probably not. Is it necessary or wise? Also probably ...
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Pro teams need to help youth leaguesFeb 23, 2009 10:00 pm - You may have taken it in stride when we reported recently that suburban youth baseball has joined the ever-growing list of those hurt by the weakening economy. Certainly...