Letters to the Editor
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What was president thinking on Blagojevich?Feb 25, 2025 4:42 pm - Throughout Rod Blagojevich’s race against my late mother, Judy Baar Topinka, for the post of Illinois governor in 2005, campaign advertisements would state, “What is she ...
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Deciding where to cutFeb 25, 2025 4:42 pm - I do believe that there is government waste. But why is President Musk cutting from USAID? Let the starving children eat cake? And what about the DOE? Shouldn’t education...
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Proposed levy hike will ensure securityFeb 24, 2025 4:00 am - I am writing to express my support for the proposed slight increase in sales tax to fund our public safety in Kane County. No one expects an emergency. Hopefully, most of...
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Demand leadership, not higher taxesFeb 24, 2025 4:00 am - On April 1, Kane County voters will decide on a 0.75% sales tax increase, a proposal that will take $51 million annually from local residents. Supporters claim it’s a sma...
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Stand with record on township’s successesFeb 24, 2025 4:00 am - For many successful years, the Elk Grove Township board has provided expertise and service. However, a new group of individuals say they will bring “progress” and “change...
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Township’s land agenda is duplicationFeb 24, 2025 4:00 am - Township government in Illinois has three primary functions, which are to administer general assistance to qualifying residents, to maintain township roads and to assess ...
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Three city council candidates stand outFeb 24, 2025 4:00 am - Naperville voters should strongly consider candidates Meghna Bansal, Jennifer Taylor and Derek McDaniel for City Council. Bansal brings a blend of financial expertise and...
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Experience, integrity for village mayorFeb 21, 2025 3:55 pm - For 16 years, I had the distinct honor of serving on the village board of Arlington Heights, with 10 of those years spent alongside Jim Tinaglia. Throughout this time, I ...
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Missed opportunity on women’s sportsFeb 21, 2025 3:55 pm - On Feb. 5, President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled “Keeping Men out of Women’s Sports.” This topic should have never reached this point, but luckily, we finall...
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State needs low-carbon fuel standardFeb 21, 2025 3:55 pm - As the Illinois Pipe Trades Association representing 21 United Association Local Unions that are partnered with over 1,500 union contractors across Illinois and parts of ...