Letters to the Editor
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When will county raise taxes enough?Mar 17, 2008 11:00 pm - When will county raise taxes enough? I have a simple question regarding the proposed Cook County sales tax increase. That question is, "At what percentage will it finall...
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Join budget confab at MCC tomorrowMar 17, 2008 11:00 pm - The General Assembly has just completed the first full month of its spring session and it is evident that Illinois faces serious financial challenges in the year ahead....
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It's time to renew the American spiritMar 17, 2008 11:00 pm - We need to return to what made America great: When at war, we all unite to win it. Serving our country was honorable and respected. We strived for and took pride in a st...
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Pat Botterman was special 'go-to guy'Mar 17, 2008 11:00 pm - It is said that when someone who is in the prime of his life dies, that he died too young. This was never truer then in the last few days when Pat Botterman left us in t...
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Time to give voters power of the recallMar 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Before taking office as Illinois governor, Rod Blagojevich ran a campaign based on the promise of change. Under his administration, Illinois has changed. Unfortunately, ...
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Religious crackpots and the campaignsMar 17, 2008 11:00 pm - It would appear Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain are supported by clergymen who are, to put it mildly, religious crackpots. Sen. Obama is supported by the Rev. Jer...
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Social workers help those in needMar 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Who do you consider to have strength? Every individual, family and community has strengths that help them face life's difficulties. Everyone can use help overcoming chal...
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Support creation of Department of PeaceMar 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Almost 50 years ago, President Eisenhower warned: "In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsou...
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Wonder Lake on county agenda todayMar 17, 2008 11:00 pm - As it is officially unnecessary to notify the residents of the unincorporated area and village of Wonder Lake of the impending special service area for the dredging of t...
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Borrowers must meet obligationsMar 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Re: "Bernanke appeals to mortgage lenders". Mr. Bernanke, your comment about lowering the principal balance on those mortgage loans in foreclosure or near foreclosure is...