Cook County Opinion
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Endorsement: Hewitt in Lake County Board District 2Oct 11, 2016 1:00 am - Eight-year incumbent Democrat Diane Hewitt of Waukegan gives her allegiance to her district, saying she can't remember a time when she went against her constituents' wis...
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Endorsements: Whelan in DuPage County Forest Preserve Dist. 4Oct 11, 2016 1:00 am - The only contested seat on the DuPage County Forest Preserve Commission is in District 4 where incumbent Republican Tim Whelan is being challenged by Democrat Brian Wolt...
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Endorsements: Elliott in DuPage County Board Dist. 4Oct 11, 2016 1:00 am - A pair of excellent candidates, Republican Tim Elliott and Democrat Khizar Jafri, will face off this November for a four-year term in DuPage County Board District 4. Bot...
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Candidate's business experience questionableOct 11, 2016 1:00 am - I recently read an article regarding the candidate for the 8th congressional district, Raja Krishnamoorthi and his experience in the treasurer's office under Alexi Giann...
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Endorsements: Chaplin in DuPage County Board Dist. 2Oct 11, 2016 1:00 am - Another pair of excellent candidates will face off in November for a two-year term in DuPage County Board District 2, where Democratic incumbent Elizabeth Chaplin is bei...
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Cruelty sentencing was no deterrentOct 11, 2016 1:00 am - I'm stunned that the horrible death of two dogs confined in an overheated windowless van is worth only 30 days in jail for owner Griselda Martinez. Her sentence include...
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Endorsement: Paxton in Lake County Board District 4Oct 11, 2016 1:00 am - Two well-qualified and dedicated candidates are vying for election in Lake County District 4, which includes much of Beach Park, Wadsworth, Winthrop Harbor and Zion. Inc...
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Supporting a fellow veteran for state senateOct 11, 2016 12:01 am - U.S. military veterans have a unique perspective on public service and an unparalleled set of leadership skills gained in the service of their country. As a Navy Aviatio...
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Flashing lights on Central only add to dangerOct 10, 2016 5:00 am - Last night, driving the speed limit east on Central Road in the dark and rain, I was within 50-75 feet of the crosswalk at Melas Park. Suddenly the double yellow lights ...
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'Yes' vote is giving D15 a blank checkOct 10, 2016 5:00 am - We attended two District 15 referendum information meetings, hoping to hear clear objectives and supporting data that would justify voters approving $130 million for two...