Cook County Opinion
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Don't be fooled by Dist. 15 proposalNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - Does the Dist. 15 school board and its superintendent, Scott Thompson, really believe they can dupe voters/residents/taxpayers into voting for an over-bloated $130 milli...
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Fix bill for disabled vets' familiesNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - When the Illinois General Assembly goes back into session on Nov. 15, the veterans of Lake County hope that the House Rules Committee will assign Senate Bill 3042 to ano...
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Unprecedented corruptionNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - The corruption in this country has reached to a level never seen before. We are now at the level of a banana republic. The White House, Justice Department FBI, IRS, and ...
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Better on Mars?Nov 02, 2016 1:00 am - The planet has existed for a long, long time. When it was born, it had more water, more pure air, more resources, like iron, copper (for more, look at the periodic table...
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Instant runoff better than term limitsNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - Term Limits seem to be the popular issue this election cycle. Being able to kick politicians out of public office after a set number of years sounds (on the surface) li...
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Elect candidates who are committed to lifeNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - Our presidential candidates recently revealed their views on late-term and partial-birth abortion. The political rhetoric and half-truths that were spewed forth only ser...
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Commend Barrington for addressing problemNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - In reading letters about funding for the Lake Zurich Road realignment and Northwest Highway's grade separation, some claims don't add up. I'm concerned that progress o...
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No respect for American institutionsNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - Joe Walsh continues to display his blatant lack of respect for our American institutions. On Oct. 26, he tweeted "If Trump Loses, I'm grabbing my musket." Apparently, he...
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Sharing experiences helps leaders get ideasNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - I read recently that Lake County Circuit Clerk Keith Brin is being criticized in the media for travel to various conferences on best governance practices and the use of ...
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Library wise use of your tax dollarsNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - I have been a resident of East Dundee for over 10 years, and a frequent user of the Dundee Library. I will be voting yes to the Fox River Valley Public Library District ...