Cook County Opinion
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Energy, enthusiasm and listening skillsFeb 23, 2016 11:01 pm - A March 15 vote for Tina Hill is a vote for energy, enthusiasm, capability and listening skills. Her energy has been used to serve the public over many years in the dema...
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Candidate with a sense of urgencyFeb 23, 2016 11:01 pm - I would like to express my deep concern regarding the financial condition of Illinois and the increasing burden placed on taxpayers. Property taxes, which are the second...
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Putting residents' interests firstFeb 23, 2016 12:00 am - Solving the many problems our state faces - out of control spending, the pension crisis, lack of term limits, loss of revenue from businesses and residences, etc. - can'...
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Endorsement: Pollock for Democratic nomination for Kane County Board, Dist. 4Feb 23, 2016 12:00 am - In the Kane County 4th District, we endorse incumbent Brian Pollock in the Democratic primary over challenger Angela Clay Thomas. An Aurora attorney, Pollock, 38, of Au...
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Red-light camera law worth it if lives savedFeb 23, 2016 12:00 am - From the Your View letter of Feb. 12, "Suburban townships with the red-light cameras will, come Election Day, find out what the voters think of them.": What's all this...
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Endorsement: Hernandez for Democratic nomination for Kane County Board, Dist. 8Feb 23, 2016 12:00 am - Vying in the Democratic primary for Kane County District 8 are Margarita "Maggy" Celis, 43, touting her experience, and Barbara Hernandez, 23, touting her youth. Incumbe...
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Endorsement: Armstrong for Democrats in Kane County Board Dist. 20Feb 23, 2016 12:00 am - With Christina Castro leaving Kane County Board District 20 to run for state senate, two people are vying in the Democratic primary to get the nod to run in November to ...
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Endorsement: Susan Starrett for Republicans in Kane County Board Dist. 10Feb 23, 2016 12:00 am - In the Kane County 10th District, we endorse incumbent Susan Starrett over challenger Doug Sullivan in the Republican primary. As the challenger, the burden is on Sulli...
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Impressive as a government watchdogFeb 23, 2016 12:00 am - I have known Joe Calomino for over 20 years. His dedication and commitment fighting for fewer taxes and a smaller more accountable form of government has been admirable....
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Candidate prosecutor and civil attorneyFeb 23, 2016 12:00 am - The choice for McHenry County State's Attorney is obvious. Dan Regna is a West Point graduate and Army veteran with 18 years of military service. Since 1993, Dan and h...