Cook County Opinion
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Our view on Northwest suburban referendumsOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Everyone has to make tough decisions these days. At a time when families are changing routines and cutting back, we expect local governments to do the same. Voters will ...
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Don't open constitution to special interestsOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - After a careful statewide study of the issue, the membership of the League of Women Voters of Illinois overwhelmingly opposes the call and recommends a no vote on the qu...
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'Yes' vote to better library's teen spaceOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - The Barrington community has worked hard to provide a safe environment where teens want to gather. However, it has been difficult to find a sustainable community site fo...
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Bicyclists should heed laws of road, natureOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - For some time now, there have been columns and letters regarding the conflict between cyclists and autos on the streets and paths. I gave up my bicycle some years ago a...
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Alas, the daily read a long way awayOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Alack and alas. Woe is me! Along with failing economy, dwindling bank account, acrimonious presidential debates, global warming to mention a few downers, comes another ...
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Taxes increasing, customers are notOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - We are the owners of Riviera Restaurant at 5 W. Campbell in Arlington Heights. We have been in business for 28 years and have seen our downtown develop and grow over the...
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Our picks for DuPage County BoardOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - District 1 Paul Fichtner provides a good example of how the county board is anything but a rubber stamp these days. The Elmhurst Republican, seeking his second term on t...
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Garbage, red-light cameras irk fatherOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - My daughter and I attended a great event at Fremd last Wednesday. Fremd defeated Conant in a lively and entertaining volleyball match. As we left, my daughter commented ...
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Our picks for Kane County officesOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Kane County Board chairman Incumbent Karen McConnaughay, a Republican from St. Charles, gets our nod to lead the county for another four years. She has overseen the cons...
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Prochno offers experience in bid for 66th DistrictOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - On Nov. 4 the voters of the 66th District will be forced to replace a legend, Carolyn Krause. As an elected official I am truly saddened by her retirement. Carolyn stoo...