North Barrington Opinion
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Need justifies tax hike in Deer ParkOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - The village of Deer Park wants to raise its retail sales tax by a quarter percentage point to pay for long-standing road and drainage problems. The village's 2003 road p...
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Bean has helped create uncertaintyOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - My name is Maria Rodriguez, and I ran against Joe Walsh in the recent primary. This letter is to urge members of the Illinois 8th Congressional District to vote for Joe ...
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Recall of Buffalo Grove's Stone would set bad precedentOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - As a 25-year resident of Buffalo Grove, I am very appreciative of the outstanding efforts of past and present village leaders. However, I am very concerned the removal o...
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Yes for Lake Zurich roadsOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - In deciding the Lake Zurich sales tax increase referendum, voters must choose between minimizing economic woes and maintaining village roads, equipment and facilities. A...
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Quinn's has record of caring about petsOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Earlier this year, Bill Brady sponsored legislation that would allow for the mass gassing of sheltered dogs and cats His “final solution” would painfully kill pets over ...
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A midterm election conversationOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - “Gonna vote Tom?” “Nope, John. I'm taking a pass.” “Why?” “They're all dopes!” “Didn't you vote last time?” “Yep . . . for hope and change.” “And what did you get?” ...
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Bean's reckless votes are hard to live withOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - My employer has just notified me that my health insurance premium will increase by 41 percent next year. My employer tells me the increases are due to mandates implement...
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Village board now reality show modelOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Please vote yes to recall on November 2nd. The damage that has been done to our community is so staggering that we cannot afford to let it continue for another 30 months...
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How I saw the Senate debateOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Moderator: “Thanks everyone for joining us tonight as we hear from our two candidates for Obama's Vacated Senate Seat. To my knowledge, neither has been indicted yet or ...
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Birnbaum a fresh voice for House 53Oct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Nearly a year ago, Sid Mathias spoke at an accounting seminar in Palatine. His comments reflected a jaded, disenchanted view of Illinois politics. He complained repeated...