Cook County Opinion
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Carlson didn't serve LaFox wellJan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - I'm reminded of a line from the song "Mrs. Robinson" by Simon & Garfunkel, which asked: "Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio? Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you, wo, ...
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Hatcher to replace Lindner in 50thJan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Longtime GOP state Rep. Pat Lindner has held the House District 50 seat for about 15 years, but her pending retirement has spurred four Republicans in Kane and Kendall c...
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Vote 'yes' on VA health care issueJan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - I am a member of Veterans for Unification, a not-for- profit group of veterans concerned about the health care and benefits for veterans. I have served in the Navy and N...
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Anti-gun proposals harass law abidingJan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Commissioners William Beavers and Larry Suffredin have proposed two ordinances for Cook County. Here is a synopsis, since the newspapers certainly don't want you to know...
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Lake County board Dist. 5Jan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Lake Board, District 5, GOP Since Republican Bonnie Thomson Carter was first elected in 1996 to represent the residents in Lake County Board District 5, she has secured ...
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DuPage County Board, GOP; Districts 2, 4Jan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - DuPage County Board, Dist. 2 The Republican primary in DuPage Board District 2 has incumbents Brien Sheahan and Patrick O'Shea being challenged by Laura Fitzpatrick, a L...
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Would tax breaks aid those to blame?Jan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Seems like all the candidates are jumping on the economic stimulus bandwagon now that they have become aware of our failing economy. On the Republican side of the tent s...
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Gun idea would hurt Cabela'sJan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Cook County government is currently considering anti-business regulations that will shift the tax burden from consumers to businesses and residents and put some Cook Cou...
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Why turn Arlington into land casino?Jan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Why should Arlington Heights become a casino town in order to subsidize Arlington Park Racetrack? What other local business would expect such a bailout? Arlington Park ...
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Trains will block access to hospitalJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - To the editor: The (CN and EJ&E merger proposal) is a HUGE issue to the citizens of Barrington. I have lived in Barrington for over 35 years and watched development impa...