Cook County Opinion
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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...
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Just follow the rulesFeb 02, 2018 12:00 am - The United States has a defense budget of over $700 billion. Defense of this nation is the primary job of our elected government. What good is spending that much in taxp...
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Pension over-promisesFeb 02, 2018 12:00 am - Pat Devaney, president of the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois, is absolutely right to point out increased risks as local officials reduce fire department staffing. ...
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Must we wait until 2020?Feb 01, 2018 12:00 am - First it was a $130,000 payoff to an adult film star for one-night stand. Then $1 million per weekend to secure Mar-a-Lago. Then more money to secure Trump Towers for ov...
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Fairness and businessJan 31, 2018 12:00 am - Toys R Us closes 189 stores. Walmart lays off 499 employees, not counting the number of people who lost their jobs because it closes. Sam's Club. Sears and JC Penny are ...