Cook County Opinion
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Hold back our elected leaders’ payMar 14, 2013 5:00 am - I have perfect answer for the sequester. Why don’t we hold back all the salaries including the president’s until this gridlock stops? All the elected officials are doing...
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Endorsements: Gorman, VanOstenbridge, Wood for East Dundee village boardMar 14, 2013 5:00 am - East Dundee has had its share of headlines over the past year. Its battle with Barrington Hills over the proposed Insurance Auto Auctions site and Wal-Mart’s decision to...
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Endorsements: Hanley, Wilbrandt, Pflanz for West Dundee trusteeMar 14, 2013 5:00 am - With two board members retiring and a third running for mayor — and another empty seat filled by appointment in January — the makeup of the West Dundee village board cou...
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Two top candidates for Elgin councilMar 14, 2013 4:40 am - Two top candidates for Elgin council I want to endorse Steve Knight for Elgin City Council. He has lived in Elgin 13 years, and since being downsized from an IT job...
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Obama’s tactics harming AmericaMar 14, 2013 4:00 am - Obama’s tactics harming America In response to at Feb. 17 letter by Phil Graf (“GOP response needs a live audience”), I believe, sir, you’d better start looking at ...
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All Americans are entitled to voteMar 14, 2013 4:00 am - All Americans are entitled to vote Shelby County, Alabama, is arguing before the United States Supreme Court that the need no longer exists for voter protection pro...
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Lawmakers’ religion shouldn’t matterMar 14, 2013 4:00 am - Lawmakers’ religion shouldn’t matter In response to Ronald B. Maciaszek’s Feb. 19 comments about how he won’t support legislators who vote against their religion, I...
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HOLD: Quality healthcare for the residents of Villa ParkMar 13, 2013 11:00 pm - Dear Editor: As Village President of Villa Park, it is my priority to ensure all of our residents live in a safe and healthy environment. Committing to this priority ...
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Endorsements: DiLeonardi, Tennes, Meccia for OCC boardMar 13, 2013 5:00 am - Oakton Community College finds itself on the cutting edge of the health care debate. Hours that adjunct professors now work may need to be cut to preserve their part-tim...
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Endorsements: Polit, Matuszak, Zadel for Mount Prospect boardMar 13, 2013 5:00 am - Mount Prospect is about to undergo a seamless transition of power in the mayor’s office — Irvana Wilks will step down after April 9, and current trustee Arlene Juracek w...