Cook County Opinion
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Mayor must be at the tableMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - In his support for Jim Tinaglia for mayor, former Arlington Heights Trustee John Scaletta raises the specter of his candidate bidding on local projects and removing himse...
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Candidate running ‘for the right reasons’Mar 03, 2025 4:00 am - Since the local trustee election of 2015, I have enjoyed a growing relationship and friendship with highly qualified candidate for village mayor, Tom Schwingbeck. Tom and...
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Clerk candidate makes things happenMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - I highly endorse Lisa Decatursmith for Barrington Township clerk. As a member of the Barrington Rotary Club, Lisa exemplifies Rotary’s Motto of “Service Above Self.” I’ve...
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Roads commissioner is doing a great jobMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - I have known Ed Beauvais for a number of years and always found him to be professional and one who really cares about his community. Since becoming the Maine Township Hig...
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Mental health board can help fill needMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - Now that Northwest Community Hospital has announced the closing of its inpatient mental health unit, the need for additional mental health services in the Northwest subur...
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Mind made up for village presidentMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - I’ve been trying to decide who to vote for to replace Mayor Tom Hayes and I see that the mayor was endorsing Jim Tinaglia. Now I know who to vote for: Tom Schwingbeck. Ho...
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Daily Herald opinion: New Year's resolutions offer opportunities for progress, not perfectionJan 03, 2025 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: As we enter the new year, New Year's resolutions carry the potential for positive change and personal growth. They remind us progress over perfection is what matters most.
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Daily Herald opinion: Additional ethics reform sadly missing from Illinois laws going into effect Jan. 1Dec 20, 2024 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Nearly 300 new Illinois laws take effect Jan. 1. As notable as what’s on the list is what is not: meaningful additions to Illinois’ ethics reform package signed into law three years ago.
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Daily Herald opinion: Standing against hate: Towns, organizations, individuals who join the fight advance the goal of loveDec 19, 2024 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Cook County communities unite against hate by supporting an initiative to welcome all people, provide resources, and report acts of hate.
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Daily Herald opinion: Policing the Metra police: Public deserves a better accounting than the limited release of findings from $1.57 million probeDec 17, 2024 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Metra's $1.57 million investigation into police corruption allegations found racism and sexual acts, but keeping findings private undermines accountability.