Cook County Opinion
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Honest, dedicatedMay 06, 2018 1:00 am - Joe Cantore was an alderman during my eight years as mayor of the city of Oakbrook Terrace which also was Cantore's entry into government. Cantore was a quick learner, h...
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Racism still a force in AmericaMay 05, 2018 1:00 am - Many individuals, including some in the media, put up the argument that racism is no longer a factor in our society. After all, didn't we elect an African American as pr...
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Support teachersMay 04, 2018 1:00 am - Teachers are the backbone of our school system entrusted with teaching the future leaders of our country. They deserve our support and the resources to teach our childre...
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Political gamesMay 04, 2018 1:00 am - In the April 23 Daily Herald, a story of the new tollway chief was written. I do not know how stupid Chairman Robert Schillerstrom thinks the people of DuPage County are...
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Does Mount Prospect need another park?May 03, 2018 1:00 am - Regarding Steve Zalusky's article on the demolition of two former Busse family homes across from Village Hall to build yet another park - it seems unnecessary. I say thi...
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Editorial: Even pre-screened leader candidates need critical eyeMay 02, 2018 11:00 pm - There are several cautionary messages that emerge from the short, bumpy tenure of former Des Plaines school superintendent Floyd Williams Jr., but perhaps the most surpr...
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A stand against public-paid golden parachutesMay 01, 2018 11:00 pm - What happens when a top government administrator gets sent packing? Often, lawyers for the employer and employee negotiate, a severance package is worked out, all agree ...
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Yes, you can be anti-abortion and pro-choiceApr 30, 2018 1:00 am - Bravo and thanks to Kim Cavill for her excellent insight on abortion. She well illustrated the bottom line, behaviorally, on why abortions should remain legal, and justi...
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Plenty still want to hear from ClintonApr 30, 2018 1:00 am - I was disheartened to read Raleigh Sutton mansplaining why Hillary Clinton should "stay at home and leave us alone." I am actually interested in what Hillary Clinton has...
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School board vs. the public interestApr 30, 2018 1:00 am - Alienating the South community is something that the Hinsdale High School District 86 board may not be trying to do, but it may be succeeding in alienating the South com...