Editorials

  • Our View: Success in sports

    March Madness is off to a thrilling start for area sports teams as the Geneva and Burlington Central girls basketball teams both compete this weekend ...
    March 7, 2014 - 8:35 pm

  • Our View: Proposed raises require careful consideration

    Salary raises for highly deserving employees can be justified on a case-by-case basis, provided the money in the budget is there to support the increa ...
    March 7, 2014 - 8:35 pm

  • Another view: Hacking at a free press?

    It was mid-morning Wednesday when Kevin Lau Chun-to stepped out of his car near a Hong Kong restaurant he frequents for breakfast. Lau, the well-known ...
    March 3, 2014 - 11:03 pm

  • Endorsement: U.S. Senate – Oberweis

    Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis and Downers Grove businessman Doug Truax square off in the March 18 Republican primary for U.S. Senate, with the winn ...
    March 2, 2014 - 9:19 am

  • Endorsement: Illinois governor (R) – Rauner

    Illinois has big problems. Years of fiscal mismanagement and incompetent leadership have compromised ...
    March 2, 2014 - 9:20 am

  • Endorsement: 14th Congressional District – Hosta

    In Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, two Democrats are running in the March 18 primary for a chance to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren ...
    Feb. 28, 2014 - 8:21 am

  • Endorsement: 11th Congressional District – Senger

    The Republican primary for the 11th Congressional District is a four-person race between longtime businessman Bert Miller, conservative talk show host ...
    Feb. 28, 2014 - 8:21 am

  • Endorsement: 50th Representative District – Wheeler

    Oswego businessman Keith Wheeler has emerged as a community leader. He is the chairman of the Kendall County Food Pantry. He chaired the Kendall Count ...
    Feb. 27, 2014 - 10:48 am

  • Endorsement: 65th Representative District – Ugaste

    In the GOP primary race for the 65th Representative District, three candidates are vying for votes. Attorneys Daniel Ugaste and Steven Andersson are o ...
    Feb. 27, 2014 - 10:49 am

  • Endorsement: Kane County sheriff – Williams

    Two candidates – each with a wealth of law enforcement experience – are seeking the GOP nod for Kane County sheriff in the March 18 primary election.
    Feb. 27, 2014 - 10:50 am

  • Endorsement: Kane County clerk – Cunningham

    Seeking a fourth term as Kane County clerk, incumbent John “Jack” Cunningham touts his experience, his ability to understand the technology that goes ...
    Feb. 27, 2014 - 10:52 am

  • Our View: Referendum asks for funds to help developmentally disabled

    Voters in Kane County will be asked March 18 whether they are in favor of the county levying an annual tax to help individuals with developmental disa ...
    Feb. 24, 2014 - 10:29 pm

  • Our View: Sugar Grove library question on primary ballot

    For the 11th time, there will be a request for a tax rate increase for the Sugar Grove Public Library, as officials seek funds that would pay for impr ...
    Feb. 24, 2014 - 10:31 pm

  • Our View: Unincorporated Kane County residents asked to consider electricity aggregation

    Many of the area’s voters will have a chance March 18 to support a referendum that could lead to savings for households and small businesses.
    Feb. 26, 2014 - 8:22 am

  • Our View: Keep 911 tapes public

    Journalists and politicians alike are occasionally accused of playing emotions to manipulate a certain reaction, and in some cases the criticism is wa ...
    Feb. 21, 2014 - 11:14 pm

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