Cook County Opinion
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Time for Illinois to consolidate schoolsMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - With our national economy in the condition it is in, our governments - federal, state and local - need to explore ways to reduce costs. Passing tax increases to the prop...
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Political disharmony tinges race for Oak Brook village boardMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - On one hand, the residents of Oak Brook are extremely fortunate to have seven highly qualified candidates running for just three open seats on the village board. The fie...
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Gifford for Deer Park president; forward thinkers for trusteeMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - With a new upscale mall to lure shoppers and a new community gathering place set in a pastoral setting, the future would seem one of prosperity and unity, even as villag...
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Michels has vision for Sugar GroveMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Incumbent Village President Sean Michels knows well the challenges facing this town poised for growth but on pause thanks to the national economic difficulties. Well-ver...
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Mueller for Lombard president; Gron and Wilson for trusteeMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - It is hard to ignore the accomplishments of incumbent William Mueller, seeking his fifth term as Lombard's top elected official. The renaissance of the Yorktown Shopping...
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Need advocacy for psoriasis researchMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - As an advocate for the National Psoriasis Foundation, I am concerned that there is not adequate federal government funding for psoriasis research and that more needs to ...
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East Dundee: Jerald BartelsMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Village residents will, in effect, choose between two incumbents when they go to the polls April 7. Dan O'Leary was appointed current village president after former Vill...
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Stop complaining about paying taxesMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - At last - no taxes! The solution for those of you who hate to pay taxes, are saddened by government's misuse of tax money, and anyone else who will read my letter: Pleas...
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In Palatine: Mullins for mayor, Helms and Jezierski for trusteeMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - The fact that four candidates are actively seeking to become the Palatine mayor is a sign of healthy concern for the village's future. Deli owner Vito A. Manola Jr., 49,...
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Rove won't attract Illinois independentsMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - The picture and the message are quite clear. Joe Birkett, DuPage State's Attorney, proudly and courteously shakes the hand of Karl Rove, the "political brain trust." T...