Cook County Opinion
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Why we should support the Fair Tax AmendmentOct 21, 2020 1:00 am - The confusion and distortions being circulated about the Fair Tax Amendment need to be cleared up. Under the current Illinois Constitution, all state income taxes must b...
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Endorsement: Gabel for Illinois House District 18Oct 20, 2020 1:00 am - State Rep. Robyn Gabel, an Evanston Democrat, has served the 18th District for a decade. She prides herself on being an independent thinker for her North Shore district ...
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Editorial: Our debt to those who set aside forest preservesOct 14, 2020 1:00 am - For the past several months, we have been reminded each day of the terrible toll of the pandemic. If there is even the tiniest glimmer of a silver lining, it sparks from...
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Endorsements: Tyson-Dunne, Whelan, Wehrli for DuPage County Forest Preserve.Oct 02, 2020 1:00 am - The six candidates vying for three positions on the DuPage County Forest Preserve board share a passion for nature and making the most of the trails, parks and outdoor s...
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Editorial: Elgin police continue quest to connect with residents with crime stats websiteOct 02, 2020 1:00 am - The Elgin Police Department has a long history of innovating ways to connect with residents. Almost 30 years ago, it launched the Resident Officer Program of Elgin (ROPE...
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No endorsement in U.S. House District 9Sep 30, 2020 1:00 am - We frequently criticize the polarity of modern politics, yet that's where our choice lies in the 9th Congressional District. Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evans...
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Endorsement: Sandy Wegman for Kane County recorder of deedsSep 30, 2020 1:00 am - The race for Kane County recorder of deeds offers voters a rematch from the 2012 election, when longtime Republican incumbent Sandy Wegman - now wrapping up her fifth te...
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Endorsement: Theresa Barreiro for Kane County circuit clerkSep 30, 2020 1:00 am - Kane County Circuit Court Clerk Thomas Hartwell says the work of his office may not be exciting, but it is important. We agree. As keeper of the county's judicial record...
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David Rickert for Kane County Board chairSep 30, 2020 1:00 am - Financial struggle is nothing new for Kane County leaders. After years of austerity under the leadership of county board Chairman Christopher Lauzen, officials are accus...
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Endorsement: Casten for Congress from Illinois Dist. 6Sep 27, 2020 1:00 am - In many ways, the race for Congress from the 6th District is a microcosm of the political debate roiling our country this election season. Therein lies our greatest disc...