Cook County Opinion
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Quality of intelligence is what's importantJul 19, 2017 1:00 am - Our president often seems to assess a low IQ (Intelligence Quotient) to people he despises and rips them apart in speeches and tweets. Having known his character from p...
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Real health care problem is the costJul 17, 2017 1:00 am - The battle between Obama Care and Trump Care ignores the real problem that both sides mention but don't do anything about. The problem is costs. Nobody seems to want to...
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Democrats count on GOP to caveJul 17, 2017 1:00 am - I was pretty surprised to wake up on Thursday morning after the July Fourth holiday to find out my state Rep,. David Harris was one of the Republicans that was going to ...
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A story that restores faithJul 17, 2017 1:00 am - The wonderful story of the brave rescue by ordinary citizens of swimmers caught in the undertow on a Florida beach lifted my heart. That is why I love America so much. ...
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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, ...