Articles filed under Opinion
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Mayor must be at the tableMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - In his support for Jim Tinaglia for mayor, former Arlington Heights Trustee John Scaletta raises the specter of his candidate bidding on local projects and removing himse...
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Candidate running ‘for the right reasons’Mar 03, 2025 4:00 am - Since the local trustee election of 2015, I have enjoyed a growing relationship and friendship with highly qualified candidate for village mayor, Tom Schwingbeck. Tom and...
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Facts show township manages open space wellMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - I must take issue to a recent letter from Kate Monteleone. The Campton Township Open Space program was approved and created by the citizens of Campton Township in 2001. T...
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Clerk candidate makes things happenMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - I highly endorse Lisa Decatursmith for Barrington Township clerk. As a member of the Barrington Rotary Club, Lisa exemplifies Rotary’s Motto of “Service Above Self.” I’ve...
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Roads commissioner is doing a great jobMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - I have known Ed Beauvais for a number of years and always found him to be professional and one who really cares about his community. Since becoming the Maine Township Hig...
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Fiscal responsibility, practical solutionsMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - As a longtime public servant, Ashfaq Syed has been a driving force for positive change in Naperville, with a proven track record of leadership, collaboration and fiscal r...
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Mental health board can help fill needMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - Now that Northwest Community Hospital has announced the closing of its inpatient mental health unit, the need for additional mental health services in the Northwest subur...
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Solid plans for highway commissionerMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - I recently met several candidates who are running for various local offices in Milton Township. I was especially impressed with Michael H. Drew, who is running for Milton...
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Mind made up for village presidentMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - I’ve been trying to decide who to vote for to replace Mayor Tom Hayes and I see that the mayor was endorsing Jim Tinaglia. Now I know who to vote for: Tom Schwingbeck. Ho...
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The role of friction and the duty of Congress in fighting fraud, waste and abuseMar 02, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson: Congress shares blame for fraud against federal programs. Reluctance to fund enforcement and rushed distribution of pandemic aid enabled billions in false claims. More inspectors could help but political will is lacking.