Northfield Opinion
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Obama sets example on sunshine lawsJan 24, 2009 10:00 pm - On the heels of an administration that looked for reasons to refuse Freedom of Information Act requests, President Barack Obama started his first full day in office with...
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Governor can make temporary appointmentJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - In December, I heard many people discuss how Illinois should choose its new U.S. senator. Some people say that we should hold a special election, and others say that the...
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More transparency in school fundingDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Your editorial of Nov. 23, "Accountability will improve schools" highlighted needed reforms that must be considered before additional taxpayer dollars are poured into Il...
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Stroger should call on Obama for helpNov 30, 2008 10:00 pm - It seems Mr. Todd Stroger has raised his ugly head again. Why doesn't he just call his dear friend and fellow Chicagoan, Mr. Barack Obama and have him do a fundraiser f...
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Stick to the basics of the ConstitutionNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - The 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, states that all powers that aren't reserved for the federal government, in the Constitution, are reserved for the states or ...
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Seals is best pick for Senate seatNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - I believe it is important that Gov. Rod Blagojevich appoint Dan Seals to the vacant Senate seat of president-elect Barack Obama. It is important for Illinois and the cou...
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Smoking, leaders costing money, jobsNov 19, 2008 10:00 pm - State revenues from casino operations in Illinois are down 20 percent, while it's down 2 to 5 percent in surrounding states for the same time period. Sen. Terry Link is...
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Hasn't been sanitary district for 10 yearsNov 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Regarding your headline of Wednesday, Nov. 5, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago enthusiastically welcomes it incumbents Frank Avila, Kathleen Th...
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Mathias offers his thanks to votersNov 16, 2008 10:00 pm - A sincere and humble thank you to all of the voters in the 53rd District. Whether voting absentee, early, or on Nov. 4, your message came through with strength and convi...
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Why do we send bad judges to the bench?Nov 13, 2008 10:00 pm - People complain about our judicial system, but when they have a chance to do something about it, they don't. Every election, it's the same: We elect a few bad judges. Mo...