Cook County Opinion
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DeWitte, incumbent trustees for St. CharlesMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - St. Charles is one of the crown jewels of the Fox Valley, a picturesque community along the Fox River. The fight to lead it, however, is far from serene and not nearly a...
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Don't believe Peraica's claimMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica once again is attempting to mislead the voters of Cook County. The budget recently approved by the Finance Committee of the Cook Co...
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Elgin incumbents continue commitment to a good planMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Since the Grand Victoria Casino came to Elgin, city leaders have been on a mission: To re-establish the city's once vibrant downtown. To do that, the village has investe...
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You either have a degree or you don'tMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - I received a campaign flier from the Township Citizen's Party in Vernon Township. Under Barbra Barnabee it states "attended University of Illinois." What does that mean...
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Incumbents get nod for mayor, trustees in Mount ProspectMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Redevelopment is one of the key issues facing Mount Prospect candidates for mayor and village board. Almost all are in agreement that the redevelopment of Randhurst Shop...
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For Burris, it's not about raceMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - The portrayal by the black community in Chicago of Roland Burris' continuing service as the junior senator from Illinois as a racial matter id disgraceful. William Peter...
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Are you smarter than a city council candidate?Mar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Attention Napervilleans, candidates, others interested in the local electoral process. Here's a pop quiz. Part I: Can you name the people who hold these key jobs: Police...
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Solid finances earn endorsement for Streamwood incumbentsMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Streamwood Village President Billie D. Roth, 57, faces her first contested race in 16 years. Trustee Jason Speer, 33, is challenging Roth in the middle of his first term...
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Everyone must keep eye on governmentMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - People should poke their heads out of the shell every so often and air their knowledge. It's healthy for young people and the remainder of the population to learn and fo...
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Made in U.S.A. is still meaningfulMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - I grew up in Switzerland. I was born just before World War II started, and a few years after the Great Depression had ended. Switzerland did not have war in the country,...