Cook County Opinion
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Prospect Hts. turns deaf ear to residentsJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - The city of Prospect Heights seems to do as they please and doesn't care what the average citizen wants. We moved to P.H. over 35 years ago because of its country atmosp...
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'A political giant has passed'Jul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - A political giant has passed from the scene. Even though many residents in this area today may not be familiar with her name, former state Sen. Virginia Macdonald, who p...
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Palatine Jaycees embody spirit of AmericaJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Palatine Township would like to extend our sincere congratulations to the Palatine Jaycees for once again organizing the 4th of July Parade that reflects the true spirit...
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Township costs less than county wouldJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Last month, David Hamilton continued his diatribe against township government. Let's see, he thinks that Cook County can do better? He thinks Cook County taking over ser...
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Rail is long-term answer to road congestionJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Our trustees have spent $10,000 of our money to help Barrington and other poorly informed municipalities fight the Canadian National Railway purchase of the EJ&E Railroa...
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The simple things in life are the bestJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - How great can it get! A July night A full moon. A gentle breeze. And the Mount Prospect Community Band performing at their very best! Thank you! Lois Ennes Mount Prospec...
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Thanks for follow-through on potholesJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Open letter to Chuck Serchuk, highway commissioner of Elk Grove Township regarding potholes on Route 83 between Oakton Street and Algonquin Road: It was a pleasure speak...
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It's time to say no to the DemocratsJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - For years, the Democratic Party here in Illinois and across the nation has labeled itself the party of working, middle-class families. Election after election, Democrats...
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Outrage over vandalism should be universalJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Outrage over vandalism should be universal Last Thursday (July 17), as I retrieved my morning paper, I was greeted with feces smeared over two "Obama for President" sign...
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Stop ERISA from being misusedJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - On July 6th, I read an article about ERISA. A young man, age 30, was employed by Spherion Corp. He was concerned about taking care of his wife after he was gone. Upon h...