Cook County Opinion
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I'm 65 and will vote 'yes' on the District 57 tax hikeMar 01, 2018 4:00 am - I turned 65 last year, and retirement and a fixed income is closer than it was when my son was a student at Lions Park School in District 57. My best reason (for suppor...
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Juracek understands what's at stake in referendumMar 01, 2018 4:00 am - We were excited to read that Mount Prospect Mayor Arlene Juracek took a public position in support of the Mount Prospect District 57 preservation referendum. Mayor Jurac...
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Prospect High School will be casualty if District 57 tax hike failsMar 01, 2018 4:00 am - Nobody talks about how the reputation of Prospect High School will take a huge hit if the Mount Prospect District 57 Preservation Referendum fails. If the referendum fai...
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Let's get going on Des Plaines Theater projectMar 01, 2018 4:00 am - After its initial closing in 1998, the Des Plaines Theater has had a tumultuous past 20 years. It was closed twice and then reopened twice, before it finally closed down...
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I want art and music to stay in my schoolMar 01, 2018 4:00 am - I strongly believe that the art teacher and the music teacher should stay at Lions Park Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School, Westbrook School and Lincoln Middl...
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After reflection, Farleys get behind District 57 tax increaseMar 01, 2018 4:00 am - The District 57 referendum submitted for voter approval on March 20 presents a real dilemma for seniors of Mount Prospect, young parents of District 57 and for the schoo...
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Morrison: Palatine GOP stacked deck to get Rauner endorsedMar 01, 2018 4:00 am - The Palatine GOP just announced its endorsement of Bruce Rauner and other candidates for the March primary election. Committeeman Aaron Del Mar, a Rauner supporter, said...
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Think long-term; support District 57 tax hikeMar 01, 2018 4:00 am - I understand that nobody wants to pay more taxes, but don't people understand that their home values will tank if the Mount Prospect District 57 preservation referendum ...
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Tighten your belt, Dist. 57, like we all must doMar 01, 2018 4:00 am - Why is that every time I read an article about the District 57 tax increase it is compared to a home worth $100,000. I would like to know where all these homes are at. T...
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Mayor Juracek says yes to District 57 tax hikeMar 01, 2018 4:00 am - After careful consideration, I reluctantly conclude that the only responsible vote on Mount Prospect Elementary District 57's Preservation Referendum is YES. Reluctant b...