Cook County Opinion
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Costly lack of leadership over Des Plaines policeJul 17, 2017 1:00 am - Your article in the July 13 issue about the Des Plaines cop getting his job back shows how little attention the leadership of the Des Plaines Police Department puts on p...
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Beware giving too much power to 51 percentJul 17, 2017 1:00 am - Regarding a July 7 letter to the editor, Mr. Troland's comments offered only "assumed or accepted facts." He did not provide any information supporting the percentages h...
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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...