Cook County Opinion
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Union ties call priorities into questionMar 24, 2025 4:00 am - As a resident of Hoffman Estates and a parent of a Fremd student, I want to share my concerns about Jane Russell, a candidate for the D211 school board. Russell has deep ...
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County needs funds from referendumMar 24, 2025 4:00 am - We urge you to support the Kane County referendum to approve a 0.75% sales tax for public safety. This tax does not apply to daily necessities like food or prescription m...
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Careful district needs referendum fundsMar 24, 2025 4:00 am - Prospect Heights School District 23 has always been careful with money. It has kept a balanced budget while having one of the lowest tax rates in the area. The district p...
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Mental health board serves critical needMar 24, 2025 4:00 am - My name is Caroline Guibord and my 6-year-old son has a rare genetic condition. He is one of only nine people in the world with this diagnosis, which causes significant d...
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Uniquely prepared to be village trusteeMar 24, 2025 4:00 am - In these increasingly politically polarized times, it is important to remember that nonpartisan local elections matter. The people that live in your community and represe...
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Results show merits of board incumbentsMar 24, 2025 4:00 am - Recently the Daily Herald endorsed three candidates, Denice Bocek, Joanne Johnson and Les Ottenheimer for election to the Buffalo Grove Village Board. I strongly agree wi...
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Committed to service, while controlling taxesMar 24, 2025 4:00 am - As former trustee in the Village of Inverness I have followed closely what has happened in the village. I am proud to say with balanced budgets they have created professi...
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Possible conflicts for school candidateMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - As a resident of Hoffman Estates and a parent of a Fremd student, I want to share my concerns about Jane Russell, a candidate for the D211 school board. Russell has deep ...
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Complacency marks incumbent mayorMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - The March 12 Mount Prospect mayoral debate highlighted a stark contrast between the two candidates. Paul Hoefert boasted about his 40 years on the village board, yet his ...
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Public safety sales tax deserves to passMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - I’m supporting the Kane sales tax referendum for public safety. This tax is essential to ensure we can be fiscally responsible moving forward with public safety: the Sher...