Northbrook Opinion
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Senators, lead out against carbon pollutionDec 16, 2014 4:01 am - Where are Sen. Dick Durbin and Sen. Mark Kirk on the climate issue? Apparently, they are voting for business as usual by their lack of visibility. When our own Congress ...
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Editorial: Find middle ground on adjuncts who are retiredDec 03, 2014 4:01 am - When the school year ends, Oakton Community College plans to dismiss dozens of adjunct instructors who are retired and collecting a state pension. The school recently wa...
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Bigger fees are worth cleaner air, waterNov 30, 2014 4:01 am - We mirror the divisiveness we see in our Congress, or perhaps it mirrors our confused state. Congressional representatives don't lead; they follow our lead, and right no...
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Byrne was tenacious, courageous as mayorNov 20, 2014 4:00 am - I met Jane Byrne on several occasions. She was a tough cookie and a remarkable woman, especially for her time. Following our very first meeting I may have been the first...
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Rauner endorsement was right moveOct 28, 2014 5:01 am - I have to "live within my means" you probably do too! Our state needs to do so as well. Illinois needs responsible leadership; it needs to deal with the reality it faces...
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Endorsements: Silvestri, Schneider, Doody-Gorman for Cook County BoardOct 15, 2014 1:01 am - District 9: Silvestri We are pleased to be able to endorse Peter Silvestri, something we haven't been able to do previously because we do not endorse candidates who...
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Endorsement: Dold over Schneider in 10th Congressional DistrictOct 10, 2014 1:00 am - Illinois' 10th Congressional District is part of the national spotlight in this year's election campaigns. Currently held by a Democrat, it's a seat that could flip Repu...
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Endorsement: Schakowsky clear choice in 9th Congressional DistrictOct 09, 2014 1:00 am - Seldom has the choice for an endorsement been as obvious as it is this year in the race for the U.S. House from the 9th Congressional District. We endorse Rep. Jan Schak...
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Editorial: Listening to all, towns can keep puppy mills out of pet salesSep 12, 2014 1:01 am - Arlington Heights has given itself 60 days to draw up a set of regulations for pet shops. Naperville is in its fourth month of debating what constitutes a puppy mill and...
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When will president work for us?Aug 26, 2014 5:01 am - He still doesn't get it. After six years in office, President Obama thinks everyone in government works for him. In a recent press conference the president was asked if ...