Cook County Opinion
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Put slots at O'HareDec 01, 2017 12:00 am - All of us that live in Cook County are sick of all the taxes both old, new and those yet to come. If Cook County needs more money put slot machines at O'Hare and Midway ...
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Fighting sex abuseDec 01, 2017 12:00 am - This 80-year-old 'me too' lady deplores the election in Alabama of a pervert who when elected gives a green light to others of his ilk. Women are finally speaking out an...
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Immigration cartoon was on targetNov 30, 2017 12:00 am - A kudos to the artist who created the cartoon in the November 25 Herald. It was very topical in depicting the "Sanctuary City 1620" between the Indians and the Pilgrims...
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Students need more physical educationNov 30, 2017 12:00 am - Many schools in Kane County have a form of physical education. But students are still lacking exercise in their lives. Students aren't having exercise as we all are led ...
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No wonder wealthy are fleeingNov 30, 2017 12:00 am - I was rather surprised that our Elgin city manager needs two new assistant city managers. If I read the Daily Herald correctly, they are to "rethink organizational struc...
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The decision to end candidacy for legislatureNov 30, 2017 12:00 am - I recently announced that I would not be proceeding with my campaign for an open House seat in the Senate 59th District. I want to take this opportunity to thank all wh...
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Editorial: Teaching and enforcing civility among public officialsNov 29, 2017 10:00 pm - As tempting as it might be to take Palatine Township board members to task for admitting they need a mediator to help them remain civil and stay on course in meetings, l...
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Persistent deficitNov 29, 2017 12:00 am - Steve Pulchinski's letter was incorrect where he stated that President Obama "reduced the national deficit by almost 10 percent." The last year the national deficit was...
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Important conversation on sex harassmentNov 29, 2017 12:00 am - I applaud Jan Smith's recent letter. It is about time that the huge problem of sexual disrespect and abuse is finally brought to the forefront and addressed. Prior to a...
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Remember ThanksgivingNov 29, 2017 12:00 am - Where did Thanksgiving go? Lost in the aisles of Christmas bows. Would the Pilgrims forget to give thanks just so they could empty their pants ...