Lily Lake Opinion
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Carlson didn't serve LaFox wellNov 02, 2021 12:41 pm - I'm reminded of a line from the song "Mrs. Robinson" by Simon & Garfunkel, which asked: "Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio? Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you, wo, ...
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Hatcher to replace Lindner in 50thNov 02, 2021 12:36 pm - Longtime GOP state Rep. Pat Lindner has held the House District 50 seat for about 15 years, but her pending retirement has spurred four Republicans in Kane and Kendall c...
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Endorsement: Kane Board, District 26Nov 02, 2021 12:08 pm - The towns in Kane County Board District 26 -- Elburn, Sugar Grove and Kaneville, among others -- don't always see eye to eye, most notably on issues such as growth. So i...
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At times, even conflict can't save a tedious but important storyNov 02, 2021 11:55 am - It was kind of fun to write about the transit controversy for a while. It's not fun anymore. Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the Illinois legislature are nothing if not good fo...
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Now Chicago's richest geezers can ride the bus for freeNov 02, 2021 11:24 am - "My expectation is that the legislature will approve the governor's proposal for free transit rides for millionaires who happen to be over 65." So said Illinois House Sp...
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Fix flaws in videotaping confessionsNov 02, 2021 11:23 am - Illinois' law requiring the videotaping of all homicide confessions is still young, but it is quickly showing that police departments have much to learn about recording ...
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Series seeks productive actions, not simply another shot at tollwayNov 02, 2021 10:44 am - It's easy to disdain the Illinois tollway. Born of the same lie that frequently justifies unpopular government projects -- think local taxes: "Don't worry; this issue do...
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Something doesn't add up this election yearNov 02, 2021 10:24 am - Either Hillary Rodham flunked math class at Maine South High School in Park Ridge or she picked up Jethro-style ciphering during her years in Arkansas. How else would yo...
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I'll go ahead and say it: 'Christmas'Nov 02, 2021 12:21 am - Warning: If you are politically correct, please skip this column. This is a story about Christmas. I figure it's OK for me to actually write that word Christmas since it...
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In the interest of some peace, try a Disunited States of AmericaNov 02, 2021 12:13 am - In this season of hope, there is none to be had. The Elgin City Council is insulted that several thousand legal, taxpaying citizens asked them to answer a few questions ...