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Pierog: Supporting investments that keep Kane County moving forwardAug 10, 2026 4:00 am - Guest view: As Kane County continues to grow, so must a transportation system that keeps pace with the needs of our residents, businesses, and economy. That is why I support the Illinois Tollway's proposed toll increase and the long-term investments it will make in the Interstate 88 and Interstate 90 corridors.
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What should happen when fuel-efficient vehicles take over the roadsDec 08, 2023 12:00 am - The government has a dilemma: It's pushing hard for fuel-efficient vehicles, but gas taxes pay for roads. There's an obvious fix, but are Americans ready for it? Granted...
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Masks off: The Hamas defense forces show the unmistakable bigotry on the leftDec 08, 2023 12:00 am - In the eight weeks since 3,000 Hamas terrorists invaded Israel and slaughtered 1,200 Israelis and mutilated 5,800 others, it's become clear that Hamas' purpose was not m...
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Liz Cheney for president?Dec 07, 2023 12:00 am - Why would former Rep. Liz Cheney run for president? Is she nuts? Is she trying to sell a book? Why would a Republican whose last election was losing a state primary by 3...
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Why it's important to stop and honor sacred datesDec 07, 2023 12:00 am - Today marks a sacred date in American history. It is not the only one. Why do we take pains to, in some fashion, acknowledge it in the public press every year? I have no...
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The life and legacy of Henry KissingerDec 07, 2023 12:00 am - The death of Henry Kissinger, after literally a century of remarkably active and effective life, provides an opportunity to reflect on his importance for his adopted Uni...
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Orwell and Monroe got it rightDec 06, 2023 12:00 am - George Orwell, call your office. That's my initial and slightly out-of-date response to news stories about the Biden administration's efforts to stamp out "misinformatio...
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'Settler colonialism' applies to this country, not that oneDec 06, 2023 12:00 am - There is a nation prominent on today's world stage whose origins are rooted in settler colonialism and white supremacy. No, it's not Israel. Though a proud American, I m...
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School's out foreverDec 05, 2023 12:00 am - Woody Allen famously said, "Eighty percent of success is showing up." If he's right, that's bad news for some 30% of public-school students who, according to a recent st...
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Appeals court decision on voting rights is a step backwardDec 05, 2023 12:00 am - As I was reading about the current legal challenges regarding Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, I, and I'm sure many others, immediately thought about the triumphant S...
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