Cook County Opinion
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Algonquin mayor urges vote for AbboudApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - During the past few years, I have had the opportunity to work with President Robert Abboud of Barrington Hills on several issues. In one, Bob worked diligently to preser...
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New leadership needed in Villa ParkApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - I moved to Villa Park a few years ago and one thing has stood out in my mind the whole time. We need new leadership on our village board. We have a great town. But it c...
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Barrington would put residents firstApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing this letter from many perspectives, as a concerned resident, a former employee and a loving wife. My husband John Barrington is actively seeking election t...
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Why are companies afraid of union vote?Apr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) is designed to correct flaws and erosions in the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) by making it easier for employees to form unions...
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Do you want to risk HB 2354's impact?Apr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Springfield lawmakers are now considering HB 2354, radical pro-abortion legislation known as the "Reproductive Health and Access Act" The enactment of HB 2354, would: 1)...
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Some questions, answers about candidatesApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Is anyone else confused by the District 15 elections? I have been trying to get some answers, mostly to why it has been so contentious. I'll share what I found: Q: Whic...
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Funding pensions with transfer tax won't workApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - During a recent mayoral candidate forum, Philip Walter presented an idea of replacing the property tax funding of municipal pensions with a property transfer tax on sell...
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Bokor the kind of member Dist.15 needsApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing to endorse Rich Bokor for the District 15 school board. The district deserves board members who are committed to working in the spirit of teamwork to achiev...
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Keep an effective leader in LombardApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - As a Lombard resident of 60 years, I urge your support for William Mueller for village president on April 7. He has been an effective leader for all residents of Lombard...
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Mathias, board, Stolman urge vote for JohnsonApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - To confront and overcome the serious challenges we face, we need serious people who understand the role of village government, who have invested effort to learn about th...