Cook County Opinion
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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...
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Here's an idea: Count your American blessingsJul 14, 2017 1:00 am - During this holiday season, I urge you to take some time away from your busy schedule to contemplate how lucky you are to live in this country. More than 200 years ago, ...
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When will property tax spriral end?Jul 13, 2017 1:00 am - Just got the biannual heart attack notice in the mail. And yes, the property taxes went up again - a lot. When will it end? And as if that was not enough, Toni Preckwink...
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Trump tweets suggest mental instabilityJul 13, 2017 1:00 am - For a long time now, I have wondered about the mental health and stability of our president, Donald Trump. With his recent "tweet" about the hosts of "Morning Joe," ther...
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Boycott drinks and we can beat sugar taxJul 12, 2017 1:00 am - I agree with the people writing against the "sugar" tax in Cook County. This is ridiculous. I stocked up on my favorite beverage. I will never buy my soft drinks again i...