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Editorial Cartoon 11/22/09

Cartoon commentary by Joe Heller.

Nov 22, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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Lawmakers need to douse burning budget deficit

Illinois’ financial situation can be compared to a burning building. The flames are spreading from house to house. No one in state government is trying to put out the fire.

Nov 22, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Our neighbors need our help; give generously

Many of our neighbors in need count on assistance from the Clare House Food Pantry to keep food on their tables and make ends meet.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Unit 5 should share savings with taxpayers

A combination of good luck and good stewardship has resulted in Unit 5’s latest construction program coming in at a lower overall expense than what had been anticipated.

Nov 19, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Going 'country' seems to suit Coliseum well

Forget the old “Saturday Night Live” joke about a rock band needing “more cowbell,” the U.S. Cellular Coliseum needs more Kenny Chesney, more Brad Paisley, more country.

Nov 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Sell prison to feds to hold Gitmo detainees

Selling the virtually unused Thomson prison to the federal government would benefit both federal and state governments and people in that area seeking jobs.

Nov 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Normal needs to tackle cuts before tax hike

Normal officials are taking the right initial steps in addressing the town’s budget situation before it becomes dire.

Nov 16, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Early-release program raises safety questions

The early-release program for inmates in Illinois prisons is supposed to save money for the cash-strapped state.

Nov 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

A good start on addressing bus problems

A fight on a school bus followed by a gun threat. A bus monitor accused of lifting a child by his feet and dropping him on his head on a seat. A 4-year-old left behind on a school bus.

Nov 13, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Spending plan for downtown on right track

Targeting money for key blocks in downtown Bloomington is a good approach for using the last of the funds in the Tax Increment Financing district that comes to a close at the end of the year.

Nov 12, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

 
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