Cook County Opinion
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Dangerous people should lose gun rightsMar 17, 2018 1:00 am - After every school shooting, people's desire for these shootings to never happen again manifests itself with many shouting for gun control as loudly as they can. They fe...
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Listen to the students of Parkland, FloridaMar 17, 2018 1:00 am - Another killer. Another school. More innocent victims who are offered "thoughts and prayers." Unfortunately, politicians aren't motivated to pass gun legislation because...
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Leadership on transportation issues saves livesMar 16, 2018 1:00 am - As president of the Illinois Chapter of the American Traffic Safety Services Association, and a Chicago-area business owner, I wanted to share some insights on why I thi...
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Support District 57 athletics with 'yes' voteMar 16, 2018 1:00 am - I was one of the many volunteers at the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation's fundraiser event, Mini Golf. The high school students from District 214, Prospect and ...
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Dist. 57 should fight TIF extensions to get more moneyMar 16, 2018 1:00 am - I admit I am not an expert, and admit I have not followed the downtown TIF district subject closely. I also admit I am not in District 57, or entirely understand how pro...
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Sheriff has earned chance for re-electionMar 16, 2018 1:00 am - In politics, many times humbleness is not part of the strategy. As a result, hardworking and capable people often do not participate in our representative form of govern...
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Repeal of home rule is taxpayers' only hopeMar 16, 2018 1:00 am - The situation that has occurred in East Dundee in the 14 years since Home Rule was established there should serve as a warning to residents of municipalities throughout ...
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Neighbors willing to end home ruleMar 16, 2018 1:00 am - I live in Wonder Lake, and yes, I have been advocating to end home rule in East Dundee. The village has stressed to residents that "it's not right" or "it's not fair" th...
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Honest, knowledgeable candidate for sheriffMar 15, 2018 1:00 am - Like many of us, I've seen my share of political yard signs these last few weeks, and the candidates sometimes blur together. But, in one particular race - the race for ...
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Sheriff candidate you can be proud to vote forMar 15, 2018 1:00 am - As a young voter, it's overwhelming to see all the social media ads declaring why voters should NOT vote for this person or that person. I want to know who I SHOULD vote...