Northfield Opinion
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Ethanol or corn flakes, food or fuelMay 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Could we all get our priorities straight? It seems to me that food has been an essential element of the lives of humans dating back to Adam and Eve. We don't have to hav...
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Kirk still backs water boardingMay 05, 2008 11:00 pm - On March 8, President Bush vetoed Congressional Bill Number HR 2082. On March 11, the House tried to override the veto but failed. One of the key provisions of the bil...
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Stroger to suburbs: Drop deadMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Just when we think Cook County Board President Todd Stroger can't get any more obtuse, he outdoes himself. We're referring to his comments Wednesday virtually daring the...
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Stroger snub shows need for recallApr 30, 2008 11:00 pm - It has been about two weeks since I sent in my letter concerning the recall vote being held up by state senator Emil Jones. Todd Stroger not showing at Harper College o...
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No-show Stroger's disdain for suburbsApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Well, wouldn't you know it. We were just about to say something nice about Cook County Board President Todd Stroger. In fact, we already had in an earlier draft of this ...
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Saturday Soapbox: Garbage, garbage everywhereApr 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Another great Chef's Fest was held at Arlington Park this past week; it's always one of the best fundraisers around and the food can't be beat. What can be beat, however...
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RTA does well to keep pressure on for capital planApr 19, 2008 11:00 pm - No one denies the need for a capital projects budget in Illinois. The lingering question has been whether state political leaders can stop squabbling long enough to find...
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Rep. Kirk exercises independenceApr 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Our community has a history of thinking independently on the issues we face. We put an emphasis on individual issues and candidates over political parties. I support Con...
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Untimely pay raises for mayor, trusteesApr 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Raising the pay of local elected officials can be a tricky subject. In the first place, most elected officials don't get into community leadership for the money, and tha...
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Kirk tries to hide his conservatismApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - I find it fascinating that so many people have felt compelled to boast of Mark Kirk's achievements in Fence Post. And yes, there are some good and important issues on t...