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Speak Out: Republican rejection of climate change having big impact; Biden/Dems buying votes by forgiving school loans; why are human lives less valuable than guns?

September 2, 2022 at 8:12 a.m.

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Speak Out: Trump’s never been convicted so stop finding him guilty till a court does; voters need to choose officials who represent them, not big donors; Tammy Zywicki’s killer still out there 30 years later

August 31, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

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In this 2016 photo, preschoolers work in a garden as part of a volunteer service day at the Smyth/Joyner Elementary School/Child Parent Center in Chicago.

Guest column: Vote for candidates who support early childhood programs to combat rising crime, prosecutors say

August 29, 2022 at 4:54 p.m.

It's a once-a-decade "redistricting" election year in Illinois, when all 177 General Assembly seats and every congressional office will appear on the November ballot in addition to important statewide posts...

Speak Out: Biden’s actions those of a president and he does them without ‘fanfare’; there’s an easy way for unions to gain support; keeping classified documents at home after presidency not a ‘political’ issue

August 29, 2022 at 11:37 a.m.

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Speak Out: ComEd’s fines a pittance compared to what customers paid; don’t erase history by removing statues; would those who defend Trump’s classified documents do the same for Biden?

August 26, 2022 at 9:03 a.m.

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Speak Out: God controls the climate, not people; I’ll worst-case scenario over not enough information; looks like $5 subs are a thing of the past

August 24, 2022 at 12:37 p.m.

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Speak Out: Not enough known about SAFE-T Act but what is known must be stopped; learn from Nixon and hold Trump accountable; cops need to ticket all drivers with black-tinted windows

August 22, 2022 at 5:03 p.m.

More information, please: Mr. Slowik decries the misinformation about this new SAFE-T Act law but does nothing to correct it in his column. Is there a timeframe that applies to all...

Alleged Aurora gang member/felon charged in shooting on Elgin’s west side

August 22, 2022 at 1:03 p.m.

An Aurora man has been charged in connection with a shooting on Elgin's west side late Saturday night, Elgin police said. Wilmer Evaristo, 21, of the 1800 block of Lily...

Elgin News Digest: Registration underway for Hanover fall tutoring program; Dundee Township Lions selling mums in fundraiser; forest preserve district holding monthly strolls for seniors

August 19, 2022 at 11:02 a.m.

Registration underway for Hanover fall tutoring program Hanover Township is accepting students for its 10-week fall tutoring program, which starts Tuesday, Sept. 27. Sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday nights...

Speak Out: Electric car owners don’t pay gas tax for roads and bridges; Vickroy column spot on about uncaring fast-food workers; baseless accusations only undermining faith in government

August 19, 2022 at 10:23 a.m.

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