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Noon Thursday Deadline to Submit Election-Related Opinion

Noon Thursday Deadline to Submit Election-Related Opinion

October 27, 2014
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Elections

Kane County Connects hasn’t received a flood of election-related opinion letters and guest essays, but we’ve gotten a steady stream, so thank you very much for pouring…

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Elburn Fire Chief: Please Vote No to the 'Hostile Takeover' of Our Fire District

Elburn Fire Chief: Please Vote No to the ‘Hostile Takeover’ of Our Fire District

October 27, 2014
kanecountyconnects
Elections

Editor’s Note: The following is a guest essay from Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District Fire Chief Kelly P. Callaghan. Dear Editor: Because of the Nov….

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U.S. Congressman Randy Hultgren: 'A Vote for Science Is a Vote for Jobs and Our Future'

U.S. Congressman Randy Hultgren: ‘A Vote for Science Is a Vote for Jobs and Our Future’

October 27, 2014
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Uncategorized

The following is a guest essay submitted by 14th District U.S. Congressman Randy Hultgren.   Dear Editor: Since the development of the scientific method, science has…

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Letter to the Editor: A Temporary Tax Increase? Really?

Letter to the Editor: A Temporary Tax Increase? Really?

October 22, 2014
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Uncategorized

Dear Editor: Was the temporary tax increase, Public Act 096-1496, intended to be a permanent tax increase all along? During 2014 when talk in Springfield…

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Fox River Fire Chief: Facts Show Disconnect Would Increase Public Safety, Lower Tax Burden

Fox River Fire Chief: Facts Show Disconnect Would Increase Public Safety, Lower Tax Burden

October 17, 2014
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Elections, Public Safety

The following is a guest essay from Fox River & Countryside Fire Rescue District Chief Greg Benson.   Dear Editor: This reply is in reference to…

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Guest Essay: County Budget Process — Ultimate Responsibility with only Limited Authority

Guest Essay: County Budget Process — Ultimate Responsibility with only Limited Authority

October 17, 2014
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Government

Before I was elected to serve as Kane County Board chairman, I was warned that, with 24 strong-willed board members each representing more than 25,000…

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Got Opinions? Here's How to Express Them on Our New Opinion Page

Got Opinions? Here’s How to Express Them on Our New Opinion Page

October 10, 2014
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Uncategorized

 Editor’s Note: For more on the rules of the road for the opinion page, see this article.   Got opinions? We know you do. And…

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POLL RESULTS: Mixed Emotions on Increased Air Traffic

POLL RESULTS: Mixed Emotions on Increased Air Traffic

July 6, 2014
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Environment, Opinion Poll, Quality of Life

So far, the emotions have been mixed regarding the increase in overhead air traffic some folks in Kane County have noticed of late. According to…

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A POLL ON POLLING: What Do You Think of Articles That Ask Questions?

A POLL ON POLLING: What Do You Think of Articles That Ask Questions?

May 6, 2014
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Opinion Poll

One of the things we’re hoping to do with the various platforms of this Kane County digital community outreach initiative is do a little better job…

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New Gallup Poll Says Half of Illinoisans Want to Move Away — How Would You Answer?

New Gallup Poll Says Half of Illinoisans Want to Move Away — How Would You Answer?

May 2, 2014
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Opinion Poll

A new Gallup poll contains a revelation that’s not-so-complimentary about our great state of Illinois. The poll says a whopping 50 percent of people in Illinois would…

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