Prospect Heights Opinion
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Diverse opinions are importantJan 16, 2017 12:00 am - I read your editorial on presenting the news in an unbiased way. I believe that the Daily Herald and the Tribune, which we also subscribe to, do just that. It's their jo...
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'Locker-room' banter not so harmlessNov 21, 2016 12:00 am - When I was in my twenties, I lived with a girlfriend on the near north side of Chicago. It was a nice neighborhood of two flats not far from the Steppenwolf Theatre. We...
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Why sweetened beverage tax is OKNov 09, 2016 11:01 pm - Cook County is facing a health crisis. Rates of chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and obesity are skyrocketing, and the health of our families and future ge...
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Vote to eliminate Wheeling Twp. road commissionerNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - Q: How much does it cost to spend your money on 5.4 miles of road in Wheeling Township? Answer: $91,300. Q: How much longer do you need to pay for this expense? Answer: ...
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Blame CongressOct 27, 2016 1:00 am - Just a short answer to Mr. John Zitkus' letter complaining about an increase in his taxes (I assume he's referring to federal taxes). I would like to point out that the ...
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Politics, not workers' welfare, prompt Cook voteOct 26, 2016 11:00 pm - How to solve a problem if you really care about the outcome: Talk to the main players, build consensus, and go with an approach that's effective and that most can live ...
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Endorsement: Patlak for Cook Board of Review Dist. 1Oct 21, 2016 1:00 am - It may be a bit extreme to say that Dan Patlak was born to serve on the Cook County Board of Review, but there is no question he is well suited to the job. He speaks wit...
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Endorsement: Yes to merge recorder, clerk in CookOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - There's a reason that efforts to merge the duties of county recorder and county clerk are gathering steam throughout the Chicago region. It's a good idea, though so far,...
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Endorsement: Shapiro as Cook County circuit court clerkOct 20, 2016 1:00 am - We're back to where we were four years ago, and four years before that. Dorothy Brown has been the circuit clerk of Cook County for 16 years, elected in 2000 with an agg...
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Endorsement: Schakowsky for Congress in 9th DistrictOct 18, 2016 1:00 am - For years, we have pointed to U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky as a bit too liberal for our tastes. For years, we've endorsed her anyway, impressed by her hard work and passion ...