Editorials
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Many issues at heart of decisive Foster winMar 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Any election to replace a man who was but two heartbeats from the presidency is bound to generate attention. But when that unique Saturday election takes out Dennis Hast...
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'Reformer' Blagojevich keeps state politics mired in the mudMar 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Once again, Gov. Rod Blagojevich proves he does not understand the concept of conflict-of-interest or the appearance of a conflict. As Daily Herald projects and politics...
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Governor doing little for reformMar 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Once again, Gov. Rod Blagojevich proves he does not understand the concept of conflict-of-interest or the appearance of a conflict. As Daily Herald projects and politic...
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Uplifting story of enduring love, loyaltyMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - It's difficult to hide the fact that things have been dreary and even depressing of late. News about the economy and the job market has been unpleasant, regardless of wh...
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Not sold on need for school sales taxMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Some Cook County residents are lathered about a 1 percentage point sales-tax increase to pay for county services, predicting people will jump across the borders to buy c...
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Like teachers, U-46 drivers chose wiselyMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - The standoff between bus drivers and Elgin Area School District U-46, resolved at the last minute last week, reflected the continuing ghostly presence of former Superint...
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Don't take wrecking ball to Cole HallMar 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich last week proposed that the state spend $40 million to tear down and replace Cole Hall, the Northern Illinois University building where five student...
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Saturday Soapbox: Doubtful predictionMar 07, 2008 10:00 pm - With people counting their pennies in these harsh economic times, it's possible Carpentersville's new 2-cent-per-gallon gas tax won't generate the $250,000 it expects. P...
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Saturday Soapbox: Be open to more opennessMar 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Jason Speer is asking Streamwood to take a few baby steps, and it's up to a few courageous fellow trustees on the village board to help him. He is encouraging more openn...
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Saturday Soapbox: The clock is tickingMar 07, 2008 10:00 pm - We think the village of Fox Lake did the right thing by dissolving the fireworks committee and taking over planning of this year's show. Time is of the essence here with...