Articles filed under Opinion
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This election is beyond weird and far from joyfulOct 17, 2024 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich:
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Signs of democracyOct 17, 2024 4:00 am - Six Harris-Walz yard signs were stolen from a North Side Lombard neighborhood over a recent weekend. If the MAGA crowd thinks they can intimidate voters, they are as delu...
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Scary shades of the 1930sOct 17, 2024 4:00 am - Via lies, exaggerations and outright deceit, Donald Trump has become a master at exploiting the darker nature of his political audience — becoming adept at igniting what ...
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Parenting vs. gunsOct 17, 2024 4:00 am - Is there no common sense anymore? Criminals, by definition, won’t abide by laws. The current gun laws already require background checks, licensing and proper storage of w...
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Endorsements for DuPage County Board Districts 1-6Oct 17, 2024 4:00 am - Fiscal responsibility, mental health services, bipartisanship, public safety, infrastructure, serving all residents of DuPage County — these are the top priorities of candidates running for District 1-6 board seats.
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Endorsement: Penny Wegman for Kane AuditorOct 17, 2024 4:00 am - In the Nov. 5 election, Republican Gretchen Butler of St. Charles is challenging incumbent Democrat Penny Wegman of Elgin in the race for Kane County auditor. In seeking ...
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Our endorsements for Lake County Board 2, 5, 12, 13 and 18Oct 17, 2024 4:00 am - Curbing tax levy increases, retaining employees, preserving open spaces and improving access to forest preserves were among the issues candidates vying for Lake County Bo...
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Endorsement: Didech for Illinois House Dist. 59Oct 17, 2024 4:00 am - When Daniel Didech first ran for the Illinois legislature in House District 59 in 2018, he beat his Republican opponent 61% to 39% and inherited the seat from the popular...
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Endorsement: Mosser for Kane County state’s attorneyOct 17, 2024 4:00 am - Democratic incumbent Jamie Mosser is running for a second term as Kane County state's attorney. However, the St. Charles Democrat must defeat a strong Republican challeng...
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Endorsement: Theresa Barreiro for Kane County Circuit ClerkOct 17, 2024 4:00 am - Incumbent Kane County Circuit Court Clerk Theresa Barriero, a Democrat, faces a challenge from Republican Anthony Catella in the general election. Barreiro, who was elect...