Cook County Opinion
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An act of shameOct 15, 2017 1:00 am - Recently, four American Army Green Berets were killed in Niger. Last Sunday, many NFL players continued to disrespect our flag and anthem. For many Americans, the lives ...
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Appalled by Ellis' disrespect of flagOct 15, 2017 12:01 am - As a citizen of this country and an Elgin resident, I am appalled and saddened that a U-46 board member would disrespect the flag of this great country. Traci O'Neil Ell...
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Healthy HalloweenOct 14, 2017 1:00 am - My friend suggested we cancel Halloween eliminating all the sugar candies that are passed out to the little ones. I told him I disagree; the children have been celebrati...
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Staying sympathetic but still skepticalOct 14, 2017 1:00 am - I read with interest about Schaumburg's plan to add restrictions to fundraising at some intersections. I have admiration for volunteers who brave inclement weather and e...
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Trustee sets tone of divisivenessOct 13, 2017 1:00 am - Thank you for featuring the story on Tracy Ellis in the Herald Oct. 4. Had this been the first time Ms. Ellis had said or published something controversial I, and many, ...
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Focus on strong bonesOct 13, 2017 1:00 am - The Oct. 8 article on football concussions didn't address prevention. Repetitive concussions indicate poor bone skull strength and thickness, which is required to reduce...
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Editorial: Fighting opioid epidemic on many frontsOct 12, 2017 5:00 am - If anyone doubts the extent of the opioid epidemic, pay attention to these stories on the federal, state and local level just in the last couple days. On Tuesday, first ...
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State legislature loses another voice of reasonOct 11, 2017 1:00 am - Regarding the departure from the legislature of Rep. David Harris: While we didn't always agree with him, we always respected his willingness to work across the aisle an...
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An inept presidentOct 11, 2017 1:00 am - Surely congress has to say enough to this POTUS for his obnoxious behavior to the people of Puerto Rico. What kind of man would make such statements to those poor people...
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Draw your own lineOct 10, 2017 1:00 am - I made the weekly trek to Lake County today to load up on beverages. This is something I do since the brain trust on the Cook County Board decided to tax "soda." Or "swe...