Cook County Opinion
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Can't afford tax hike District 26 is askingNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - Just received a card from District 26 to vote for the new addition. What it didn't say was that if you vote YES your property taxes will be increased for the next 20 yea...
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D15 board doesn't deserve 'yes' vote on referendumNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - I'm surprised anyone who's not an employee can trust the D15 board and administration on the heels of the 10-year labor contract debacle. Quick review: Instead of being ...
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Vote to eliminate Wheeling Twp. road commissionerNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - Q: How much does it cost to spend your money on 5.4 miles of road in Wheeling Township? Answer: $91,300. Q: How much longer do you need to pay for this expense? Answer: ...
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Cannot trust Dist. 15 board with $130 millionNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - Some months ago, in the process of approving a new contract for the teachers of District 15, the administration and the board acted with both arrogance toward and disres...
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Hard to judge D15 tax request on meritNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - The problem with District 15's $130 million school referendum is that it's very difficult to judge it on its merits. The current school board and District 15 Superintend...
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Osage Park not right place for new schoolNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - As a property owner adjacent to Osage Park, the CCSD #15 plans put forth to construct a three-story school on this site appears to be a disservice to the Osage Park neig...
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Time for change in coroner's officeNov 04, 2016 1:00 am - As Kane County Coroner from 1976 to 1999, I may have been only countywide female Democrat, but that didn't stop me from working with the Republican County Board to turn ...
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Still wondering about election issuesNov 04, 2016 1:00 am - The election is close and I'm still wondering about some things. Mrs. Clinton and Democrats say that the rich must pay their fair share. I get it, you go after the peopl...
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Fox Valley library has earned supportNov 04, 2016 1:00 am - I have lived in West Dundee more than 20 years, and I support the Fox River Valley Libraries' proposition on our ballot. In the interest of full disclosure, readers shou...
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Couldn't do 10 minutes of debate prep?Nov 04, 2016 1:00 am - Supporters of Donald Trump, and undecided voters, hoping he would give them a reason to vote for him, must have been disappointed at his answer when asked in the last de...