Articles filed under Politics
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Vote 'yes' to support the Palatine libraryMar 27, 2019 1:00 am - I would like to encourage everyone to vote for the Palatine Library referendum on April 2. The Palatine library is one of the best in the Northwest suburbs and provides ...
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Give Palatine library what it needs to carry onMar 27, 2019 1:00 am - I taught for many years in Palatine and experienced firsthand what a valuable resource the library is for our community. For our children and grandchildren, the library ...
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More university corruptionMar 27, 2019 1:00 am - Last week's column discussed the highly publicized university corruption scheme wherein wealthy parents bought admission at prestigious universities for their children. ...
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Get behind District 220 ref, for all our sakesMar 27, 2019 1:00 am - Although I am retired and no longer have children in the District 220 schools, I am supporting the local candidates who have publicly backed the referendum. I have recen...
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Support advisory referendum on poolMar 27, 2019 1:00 am - I am writing to encourage Villa Park residents to vote yes for the Lufkin Pool referendum on April 2. This is an advisory referendum and will not affect your property ta...
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Newport Township Fire to lay off employees if voters reject $3.5 million bond measureMar 27, 2019 1:00 am - If voters reject Newport Township Fire Protection District's request for a $3.5 million bond issue in Tuesday's election, the cash-strapped department will have to lay o...
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South Barrington Park District again seeking voter approval to sell landMar 26, 2019 5:37 am - The South Barrington Park District is taking another shot at gaining voter permission to sell a vacant 34-acre lot that officials say is not needed. Voters will decide A...
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A victory for President Trump? Not so fastMar 26, 2019 1:00 am - What may be considered a major victory for President Donald Trump may really be nothing more than an extension of the open and nasty - and mean-spirited - hostility betw...
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How far will Lake Villa District 41 taxes fall? Voters to decideMar 25, 2019 5:30 am - The property tax rate for Lake Villa Elementary District 41 is set to decrease on next year's bills - but voters will determine by how much. The rate is dropping because...
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To counter hate, we must learn to appreciate and not fear diversityMar 25, 2019 1:00 am - I feel pity for the man who massacred 51 Muslims in two mosques. I am taking the lead of the New Zealand Prime Minister and will not name the killer to deny him the noto...