Opinion
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Rich Miller: Springfield moving with warp speed to address harassment complaintsNov 01, 2017 1:00 am - I don't think I've ever seen House Speaker Michael Madigan move faster to get in front of a legislative issue than he did last when he vowed to address the climate of se...
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Our view: Our campaign advice for Gov. Bruce RaunerNov 01, 2017 1:00 am - Today, we offer some advice for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, who recently announced he's running for re-election. Our advice probably will come across as critical. We pre...
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Penalty shots: Thank you to our veteransNov 01, 2017 1:00 am - Yes, I know this column is a week early for Veterans Day, but sometimes a good column topic can't wait. I've been reading a lot of history lately. Usually in the hour be...
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Our view: Teachers have unique chance to shape, mold futureOct 27, 2017 1:00 am - Of the 127,000 or so teachers in Illinois schools, likely between 2,000 and 3,000 started this school year as their last. We talked to a few of them about what their car...
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Letter: Police put up with a lot; so cut them some slackOct 27, 2017 1:00 am - Dear editor: I am a 69-year-old resident of Saline County and Vietnam veteran. Recently, I watched a documentary on the Vietnam War and it left a very vivid memory. Near...
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Letter: Mother of injured JC senior staggered by outpouring of love and supportOct 27, 2017 1:00 am - Dear Editor: On Oct. 1, I got a phone call no parent ever wants to get. My daughter, Victoria Mueller, had been in an accident. She is lucky to be alive, but her journey...
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Letter: Audit will determine who is right in county board vs. clerk battleOct 27, 2017 1:00 am - Dear editor: The taxpayers of Saline County deserve to know the facts regarding the current situation with the County Clerk. Nearly two years ago the Saline County Board...
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Our view: What the Weinstein debacle says about harassmentOct 17, 2017 1:00 am - What does the debacle surrounding the downfall of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein show us? For one, even though it has been 42 years since the term "sexual harassment" ...
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Homan: What did Fowler learn as 'Principal for a Day?'Oct 13, 2017 1:00 am - State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) was granted a play day of sorts Wednesday as he was able to escape the mind-numbing work of a legislator in Springfield in exchange...
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Five questions with ... Jessica Dunn of HarrisburgOct 13, 2017 1:00 am - Q. When something as tragic as a mass shooting at a country western music concert happens, do you think twice before attending a concert the next time the opportunity ar...