Cook County Opinion
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Elgin's mayor is responsiveOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - I recently had a pleasant experience with Elgin City government. My street, Wing Park Boulevard, is being renovated. Part of the renovation is the addition of an island ...
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Why there's no winning in IraqOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - A recent article by Howard Zinn encapsulated much of my own concern over our country's current approach to world affairs. Here are two ideas to consider. Regarding the "...
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Barrington library a community treasureOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - My family unequivocally supports the Barrington Area Library's improvement plan and will vote YES on its referendum. Please do likewise. Without question, the Barrington...
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Kirk took cheap shot DuckworthOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - I'm very disappointed in Republican Congressman Mark Kirk for complaining about Tammy Duckworth's attendance at a news conference endorsing Dan Seals for Congress. It w...
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McCain's economics makes things worseOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Republican economic mantra is lower taxes will increase government revenues by creating more economic growth. This has never happened. It has been tried twice, with Reag...
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Seals an alternative to the status quoOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Our government has failed us and needs to be changed. The next president and congress inherit many daunting problems including a faltering economy, wars on two fronts, a...
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SARET client in need of helpOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - We are seeking help from the Elmhurst person who found a Chase envelope with $650 that belonged to our client. This was the last check she was going to earn for a while...
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Former coroner supports HickrodOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - I had the honor of being elected to the office of Kane County Coroner and holding that position for 22 years before resigning in 1999. I believe Stan Hickrod has the exp...
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Bean on right side of railroad debateOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Each time I drive over a railroad crossing, I can't help but consider how much harder it will be to move around our community if the EJ&E Railroad purchase is completed....
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Crespo failed us on tax increasesOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Fred Crespo failed us by helping Todd Stroger and Rod Blagojevich increase Cook County's taxes to the highest levels in the nation. I am a student at Eastern Illinois Un...