Cook County Opinion
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An economic win-winFeb 05, 2018 12:00 am - If President Trump wants to see really great economic and unemployment numbers, he should lower the age to qualify for Medicare to 62. Everyone is currently able to rece...
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Both candidates ignore needs of disabledFeb 05, 2018 12:00 am - To parents like myself who have children with autism and all other developmental disabilities. Go to the last four minutes of the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board intervi...
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Editorial: Stories of 'everyday heroes' need to be toldFeb 04, 2018 11:00 am - Why do we honor heroes? After all, people who commit a heroic act seldom do it for awards or accolades. Some of them act on impulse, make a split-second decision, and ha...
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Parking regulations just a start for Buffalo GroveFeb 04, 2018 12:00 am - We applaud Buffalo Grove's plans to impose more restrictive parking regulations for residential areas. That is a good start, but with respect, it doesn't go far enough. ...
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Only candidate with specific plans is KennedyFeb 04, 2018 12:00 am - Candidates for governor need to get specific on what they will actually do to fix Illinois. Chris Kennedy will work to fix the broken property tax system that benefits ...
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Hard to trust TrumpFeb 03, 2018 12:00 am - Narcissism. "What does it mean?." I have been asked. A complete explanation is acquired by watching multiple speeches by President Trump. What he says depends on the aud...
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Be careful about legalizing marijuanaFeb 03, 2018 12:00 am - Recent research indicates marijuana is not as safe as many people probably think. It may be that the legalization of medical marijuana gives people the impression that i...
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We don't need government 'help'Feb 03, 2018 12:00 am - Charging a carbon tax on less efficient fossil anything just allows those who can afford them to benefit from those who can't afford them. Remember, a tax is something ...
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Shame on no-showsFeb 03, 2018 12:00 am - Shame on any congressman or representative who boycotted or did not show up to the State Of The Union speech. You all keep saying you must work together. Well, not show...
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Country is losing values I fought forFeb 03, 2018 12:00 am - I'm in my ninth decade of life, born in a mid-South state, son of a lifelong coal miner, a one-time constant churchgoer and amateur theologian and politician since I bec...