Cook County Opinion
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Elgin can’t afford four more yearsApr 05, 2013 4:40 am - Elgin can’t afford four more years As a resident of Elgin since 1972, I believe I have some valid perspective of our three incumbent council candidates. Bob Gilliam...
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Vote to curb Elgin’s spending problemApr 05, 2013 4:40 am - Vote to curb Elgin’s spending problem Since the economic bubble burst in 2008, I have watched the value of my home steadily decrease, so I was surprised when I hear...
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S. Elgin candidates know good policyApr 05, 2013 4:40 am - S. Elgin candidates know good policy When I consider candidates for election, I rarely rely on their mailers and I never rely on signs. What is reliable to me thoug...
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Leaders in D.C. poor role modelsApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - For 31 years, I had the privilege of working with club and organizational student leaders at Harper College and providing them guidance as they developed leadership skil...
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Don’t blame economy on federal workersApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - As a retired federal employee with over 40 years of private and public employment and an active member of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees, I wanted to ...
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Benefits seen in small governmentsApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - In all the calls for governmental consolidation in the name of efficiency, let’s not lose sight of what works and what doesn’t. I live in Palatine Township, where the ro...
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Slates are not good for ECCApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - I’ve been watching this (2013) and the previous (2011) election for ECC trustee and am disturbed by the slates developing in support of candidates. This is supposed to b...
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Learn from history about birthratesApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - In a letter to the Fence Post on March 19, Mr. Lane wrote about his civil union that took place in 2012. Now he would like to “marry” his same-sex partner. Historically ...
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Gavin knows Elgin city governmentApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - I am writing to strongly endorse Terry Gavin for Elgin City Council. I have known Terry and his wife Rose for nearly 20 years, and I believe Terry will be a forceful adv...
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Local elections affect you mostApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - Local elections are where citizens can have the most impact. As a resident of the Village of West Dundee I want to commend the Daily Herald for their excellent and in-de...