Cook County Opinion
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Issues, not gender, make a differenceSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I have been an independent voter for many years. I voted for Edgar, Ryan and Blagojevich for governors and have voted for both Republicans and Democrats in a variety of...
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Help Crespo reverse new county sales taxSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I recently signed a petition to help Rep. Fred Crespo fight to roll back the newly increased Cook County sales tax. I want to take an opportunity to thank Rep. Crespo fo...
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In this climate, beauty is a luxurySep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Even though the number of households in Arlington Heights that are unable to pay their water bills on time has increased to 1,000, all nine of Arlington Heights elected ...
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Appreciates Crespo's work in SpringfieldSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - As a personal banker and working mother, I would like to thank state Rep. Fred Crespo for his outstanding work and leadership in fighting against unfair tax increases. E...
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Don't knock him for his oratorySep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I would like to congratulate you for writing that a candidate who can move and inspire by using the spoken word should not be considered a hindrance. Barack Obama critic...
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District 15 class size formula needs workSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I am writing to express concern with the large class sizes in several District 15 schools. In my child's school (Lake Louise), each third grade class has 30 or more chil...
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Keep kids safe from goose droppingsSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I fully agree with letter from Linda Gierlach in Monday's Herald. I wondered what golf courses and playgrounds at schools do. Foxes, dogs, etc. I saw children playing in...
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Froehlich a good legislator to turn toSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - As a senior citizen, I feel lucky that I have a nice place to live, my companion dog Buddy who helps guide me when my eyesight cannot, and many good friends and neighbor...
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Costs of rail merger will be far greaterSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - The Surface Transportation Board's draft Environmental Impact Statement fails to give a realistic picture of the damage that the proposed CN purchase of the EJ&E would b...
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John McCain and audacity of actionSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - The author of "The Audacity of Hope" in his first major decision turns to an old party hack, a predictable insider to be his running mate. McCain stuns everyone by pick...