Cook County Opinion
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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...
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Trustees show great leadershipMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - As we approach the upcoming village election, I want to express my strong support for the election of incumbent Trustees Joanne Johnson, Les Ottenheimer and Denice Bocek....
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Problem solver, proven leaderMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - Jim Tinaglia is the right person to lead Arlington Heights as our next mayor. I have known Jim for more than 25 years. Over that time, I have seen his dedication to our c...
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For a library that serves everyoneMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - Libraries are often the hub of a thriving community, and the Barrington Area Public Library is a shining example of a library dedicated to serving all residents in the ar...
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Integrity, intelligence accountability on ballotMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - I am writing in support for Tom Schwingbeck as the next village president of Arlington Heights. Tom’s decade of public service experience as village board trustee, Zoning...