Editorials
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No money or time for an electionDec 11, 2008 10:00 pm - It certainly is ironic that Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn, who has built a career by presenting himself as the state's pre-eminent populist, says the citizenry should not have the ...
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Pining for the days of Al CaponeDec 10, 2008 10:00 pm - To this day, when Chicago tourists in Europe are discovered as such, they are routinely greeted with a "rat a tat tat" and a pantomime of a Tommy gun. Nearly eight decad...
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Governor should resign immediatelyDec 09, 2008 10:00 pm - The American justice system presumes everyone is innocent until proven guilty in court. So we will not weigh in today on the egregiousness of the federal charges against...
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Governor, make a decision on SenateDec 08, 2008 10:00 pm - In many respects, it makes sense that Gov. Rod Blagojevich would take time to thoughtfully deliberate who should be appointed to fill the U.S. Senate term of President-E...
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Fees for rescue services wrongDec 07, 2008 10:00 pm - There's something troubling about the Wheaton City Council's decision to allow the local fire department to bill for special rescue services. Fire officials in that city...
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Take close look at business regulationsDec 06, 2008 10:00 pm - "Wanted: CEO for major corporation. Individual with a gift for innovation and strong management skills desired, but we are also eagerly seeking candidates who have the k...
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Saturday SoapboxDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Are we ready yet? After a week of snowstorms, let's hope everyone finally has things under control. Judging by the number of accidents and near-misses, a lot of people c...
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Kimball Hill closure a loss for allDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - After all the stories about home foreclosures, after all the stories about the mortgage crisis and the housing market collapse in America, perhaps it surprised few of us...
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Moving forward, one step at a timeDec 03, 2008 10:00 pm - Northern Illinois University's Cole Hall stands locked and empty as an uncomfortable reminder of the Feb. 14 shooting that killed five students. State legislative gridlo...
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Broad stakes in saving auto industryDec 02, 2008 10:00 pm - The task before automakers this week is clear: • Show up in Washington displaying some awareness of how monumental your request is; • Have a plan for how you will use a...