Cook County Opinion
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Focused on preserving Barrington's charmMar 30, 2017 1:00 am - Over the years, I have often spoken at village board meetings in Barrington to remind the board about the philosophy of the Barrington area: low density, controlled grow...
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Fire question focuses on needs, not wantsMar 30, 2017 1:00 am - I ask all who can vote for the Bartlett Fire District referendum to please do so. I attended the Town Hall meeting and listened to the chief. The facts were presented, n...
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Take care of those who obey our nation's lawsMar 29, 2017 1:00 am - If we are a country of laws why is it OK to violate our immigration laws? If we don't like the immigration laws on the books then why doesn't congress change the laws? I...
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Devoted to MadiganMar 29, 2017 1:00 am - Did anyone really believe Susana Mendoza wanted to stop legislators' paychecks? She's been a good soldier for Mike Madigan since she entered politics. Almost any state D...
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Vote for honestyMar 29, 2017 1:00 am - I just received in this week's mail a campaign flyer from Mike Kozel which indicated Karen Darch was spending our tax dollars in an out-of-control manner. He states the ...
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Think of the people, not the party, on health careMar 29, 2017 1:00 am - Because the disastrous Trumpcare health plan was pulled before it could be voted on due to lack of support, I would like to offer a suggestion for House Speaker Paul Rya...
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Immigration is an issue for local campaignsMar 29, 2017 1:00 am - With local elections coming up next month, voters will have the chance to elect people who can have a major impact on their pocketbooks. Trustees of villages, school dis...
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Total commitment to library boardMar 28, 2017 1:00 am - Since 1960, Bensenville Community Public Library has served the community as a center for lifelong learning, a beautiful facility filled with information and resources, ...
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U-46 candidates who meet the criteriaMar 28, 2017 1:00 am - I am a child of teachers and a grandchild of teachers; a product of a "free and public education." The welfare of our public school system was often a topic at dinner ta...
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Elgin Twp. tax vote would help seniorsMar 28, 2017 1:00 am - I am writing this letter to express my support for the upcoming Elgin Township referendum to assist seniors in the community. I personally have found Elgin Senior Servic...