Cook County Opinion
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Editorial: Farewell to kings of the circusSep 13, 2017 11:00 pm - It was in early November 2001 when the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus saw the perfect opportunity for a stunt in the suburbs. The circus was in Rosemont for its a...
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Remember Confederate past, but don't honor itSep 13, 2017 1:00 am - I empathize with Robert Fisher's concern about the preservation of our history as expressed in his letter published in Fencepost on Sept. 5. It is important to preserve ...
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Teachers deserve focusSep 13, 2017 1:00 am - The banner editorial on Ron Cregier on Sept. 3 was a wonderful tribute to a generous teacher, coach and family man. It honored him and his family for his time, talents, ...
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Not-so-sweet ironySep 12, 2017 1:00 am - Not-so-sweet irony The other day I purchased my "Premier Protein Drink" and was shocked that I was being charged a beverage tax of $1.32 on my 12-pack, similar to "Boost...
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Editorial Board invites you to beverage tax quizSep 12, 2017 1:00 am - With the Cook County Board expected to hear arguments Wednesday to abandoned the controversial sweetened beverage tax, the Daily Herald Editorial Board is asking Faceboo...
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Providing hurricane aidSep 12, 2017 1:00 am - This is in response to Jeff Issel's letter Friday, Sept. 8, asking where is the hurricane help being offered by our allies, including Israel. For his information, tiny I...
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County should learn about taxes from historySep 12, 2017 1:00 am - Tony Preckwinkle and her fellow commissioners need to review their history lessons. The EngLish tried a "beverage tax" that led to the Boston Tea Party and eventually th...
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Centro stands with DACA recipientsSep 12, 2017 12:01 am - The rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program has caused serious difficulty for our immigrant community. We have received numerous calls from impa...
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Editorial: Successful suburban downtowns vital for economySep 11, 2017 11:00 pm - At one point, the malls and shopping plazas were the big draw in the suburbs, pulling shoppers out of the quaint downtowns that featured ma and pa shops. But that has ch...
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What would Tillman do?Sep 10, 2017 1:00 am - I would like to salute Arizona State University for unveiling a statue to Pat Tillman at their new Football Complex, which also has photos and Images of the former playe...