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County needs creative, inventive commissioner
Keith Kuckler would be an excellent county commissioner. He is familiar with many aspects of county activities, has widespread interests, and thinks. He has worked to protect the environment during his numerous years on the Cook County Planning Commission. His ability to think critically and creatively to come up with workable solutions to problems is clearly an asset. Full Story
Commissioner confused about administrator
I guess we don’t have to worry about getting a county administrator for now. According to Commissioner Bruce Martinson’s answers in last week’s candidate feature, we have one in the form of our present board secretary/human resources director. Full Story
Shared driveway language change not needed
Regarding the county’s proposed changes to the subdivision ordinance: As a Cook County taxpayer and employer of contractors, I would like to express my objection to the subdivision ordinance changes being proposed. Specifically, on page 24, Section 9, the words “and shared driveways”
are slipped in. Full Story
Playhouse another Cook County gem
As the Grand Marais Playhouse celebrates its 40th Anniversary, it seems an appropriate time to reach out to this community with an invitation to come enjoy the upcoming plays. The Grand Marais Playhouse is a true “gem” in Cook County that many people are unaware of. Full Story
Sound evidence lacking in atheist thinking
To Lou/Geri Jenson - I am booting up my prefrontal cortex and I commend Karen and Pat on being more accepting and less judgmental of their religious neighbors “who turn off their thinking caps.” Does Geri really believe that Christians avoid adult responsibility to reason out how to control their lives? Full Story
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