Cook County Opinion
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Columnist way off on teacher-quality reformJan 11, 2018 12:00 am - As a proud retired public school teacher, I was quite disturbed by Walter Williams' recent opinion column about teacher-quality reform. After citing only a few examples ...
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Union membership was our safety netJan 10, 2018 12:00 am - Regarding the opinion of Dianne McGuire on the need for more union support, I can't agree more. My husband of 53 years was a member of Local #134, IBEW until he suffered...
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Editorial: Different approach to homeless worth a tryJan 09, 2018 10:00 pm - Most shelters are overflowing with homeless people on these cold nights. And yet, some people don't go to them, preferring to take their chances on the street even in th...
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Editorial: The importance of persistence in government consolidationJan 09, 2018 4:00 am - If there is one thing we learn about reform from watching government in Illinois, it is that persistence is a required ingredient for success. It took more than 20 year...
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Where are reforms?Jan 09, 2018 12:00 am - Since tax talk is all the recent rage, let's not forget that Illinois passed a 32 percent tax hike this past July without any changes to the way Illinois operates. As w...
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Who owns corporations?Jan 09, 2018 12:00 am - Some people are complaining about the GOP's tax cut helping big corporations. However, if you have a pension or if you have money invested in a 401(k) or an IRA, you pro...
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Editorial: DuPage, Kane persistence in government consolidationJan 09, 2018 12:00 am - If there is one thing we learn about reform from watching government in Illinois, it is that persistence is a required ingredient for success. It took more than 20 year...
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Schaumburg board too generous with our moneyJan 08, 2018 4:00 am - Schaumburg sends out an e-newsletter every Friday. I read today's looking for some mention of an article that appeared in the Daily Herald last week. It seems, according...
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McGuire: A wonderful holiday was had in Hanover TownshipJan 08, 2018 4:00 am - On behalf of all Hanover Township Officials, staff and volunteers, I would thank the community for their outpouring of support and kindness once again this past holiday ...
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Build credibility through philosophical diversityJan 08, 2018 12:00 am - I appreciate the launch of the Herald's "Facts Matters" series. Although now receiving heightened attention, "fake news," has been around forever. As an example, decades...