Northbrook Opinion
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Your vote counts, Northbrook: Support Ciesla for village presidentMar 17, 2021 1:00 am - As a longtime Northbrook resident, I strongly endorse Caucus candidate Kathryn Ciesla for Village President. During her 3 terms as trustee, she has provided responsible ...
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Speaking Out: Time to get angry, fight voter suppressionMar 10, 2021 12:00 am - In the last few months, state lawmakers across the U.S. have filed more than 100 bills aimed at limiting voter access and changing procedures on how and who can vote by ...
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Letter: Northbrook Caucus candidates are best choice to continue development, environmental progressMar 10, 2021 12:00 am - I am a longtime Northbrook resident and have worked on both environmental and housing issues. We have seen tremendous progress in both of those areas thanks to all of th...
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Letter: Northbrook needs Muriel Collison on village boardMar 10, 2021 12:00 am - Muriel Collison, who is a lifelong Northbrook resident, has made a career of "giving back" to Northbrook, not only serving on the Northbrook Plan Commission for 4 years ...
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Speaking out: A look at the state budget and our revenue needsMar 03, 2021 12:00 am - The Illinois State Budget sets the parameters for what our state can spend. Gov. Pritzker recently presented his proposed budget for the next fiscal year, which begins J...
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 Speaking Out: Do you really know what 'affordable housing' means?Feb 17, 2021 12:00 am - Affordable Housing has been discussed and is being addressed in our communities, but do you really know what that term means? There is often a misunderstanding of the t...
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Segregation still part of our communitiesFeb 10, 2021 12:00 am - Since it is Black History Month, I thought it timely to share some related thoughts. A couple nights ago while clicking through possible movies to watch, I came across ...
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Hartstein: How you can evaluate local candidatesFeb 03, 2021 12:00 am - In reviewing candidates for local boards, there are characteristics to look for and to avoid. Sometimes you can look to screening bodies to assist you, such as caucuses ...
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Hartstein: Understand your tax bill when you vote this springJan 27, 2021 12:00 am - As you begin to focus on upcoming local elections, this is a good time to get a better understanding of your real estate tax bills that reflect the taxing bodies in your...
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Local voices: Urge Illinois Senate to pass bill improving FOID processJan 10, 2021 12:00 am - Contact your own state senator and urge them to pass SB1966 - the BIO Bill - before noon Wednesday, Jan. 13. Gun violence prevention remains an issue that needs to be ad...