Cook County Opinion
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Editorial: Respect for the service, training of those who fight firesJul 16, 2017 11:00 pm - Fighting fires is and always will be a dangerous job done by brave people. Much is made of all the high-tech equipment that has been developed over the years and is cred...
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Flower powerJul 16, 2017 1:00 am - As a slow jogger/walker, my eyes often wander to nearby properties. When energy and/or mood wane, colorful flowers and bushes are uplifting. Some yards are filled with ...
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Thoughts on food, energy, education in U.S.Jul 16, 2017 1:00 am - Letter to our government: It seems to me that there is plenty of blame being spewed around by everybody from politicians to average citizens. As an average American citi...
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Country mistreated hero of RevolutionJul 15, 2017 1:00 am - Robert Morris, my ancestor, was one of the signers of the Declaration Of Independence. And one of the greatest business minds in the colonies. He was born in Liverpool, ...
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If rejecting history, let's go all the wayJul 15, 2017 1:00 am - There are movements in America to remove any and all monuments honoring the Confederate cause in Civil War I. As Teddy Roosevelt would say, "Bully!" But, then let's go a...
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GOP legislators helped MadiganJul 15, 2017 1:00 am - Remember Illinois state congressmen Mike Fortner, David Harris and Steve Anderson. These three legislators were elected by people in places like Geneva, St. Charles, Wes...
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Country mistreated hero of RevolutionJul 15, 2017 1:00 am - Robert Morris, my ancestor, was one of the signers of the Declaration Of Independence. And one of the greatest business minds in the colonies. He was born in Liverpool, ...
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GOP lawmakers helped Madigan raise taxesJul 15, 2017 1:00 am - Remember Illinois state congressmen Mike Fortner, David Harris and Steve Anderson. These three legislators were elected by people in places like Geneva, St. Charles, Wes...
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Exempt non-alcohol beerJul 14, 2017 1:00 am - If the Cook County Board president and commissioners really cared about the health of its residents, they would not have included nonalcoholic beers in their new beverag...
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Public schools not a commodity to be bought and soldJul 14, 2017 1:00 am - As citizens, we need to be wary and vigilant as we hear Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Washington continue to champion charter schools and school choice as the cure...