Cook County Opinion
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Keep fighting against 'pressure culture'May 17, 2017 1:00 am - Thank you, Tessa Newman, for having the courage to address the "pressure culture" experienced by too many 21st century high school students. Ranking-savvy districts sta...
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We need answers to questions about RussiaMay 17, 2017 1:00 am - Recent events in Washington, leading up to the firing of James Comey, seem to be pointing to a serious need for investigation into the Russian interference in the presid...
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Star's bullying revealedMay 16, 2017 1:00 am - I was not surprised when I saw the article regarding Steve Harvey. I attended his show in Chicago in October 2015. I was shocked at how he was unfriendly to the audience...
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Some other things to wonder aboutMay 16, 2017 1:00 am - I am wondering, too, Mr. Riebock: • After eight years, how any millions of our tax dollars paid for the Obamas' vacations? (Currently the IBD and Judicial Watch say it w...
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'Wheel' gridlockMay 16, 2017 1:00 am - I enjoyed the article about the Chicago contestants who will appear on "Wheel Of Fortune." I'm assuming the phrase whose clue appeared at the top of the article was "GRI...
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Ashamed of Arlington Heights village board over opt-outMay 15, 2017 5:00 am - I am truly saddened and ashamed of the Arlington Heights village board for voting to opt out giving minimum wage workers a fair wage of $13 per hour and sick days. This ...
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Don't leave these young adults behindMay 15, 2017 5:00 am - I hope that a growing group of young adults are not forgotten in Illinois. These are young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, who have aged out of ...
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Splintered trees in Buffalo Grove could pose hazardMay 15, 2017 5:00 am - I knew the village of Buffalo Grove would not respond to getting rid of all the splintered trees by our walking path, where someone could get hurt. The officials in Buff...
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Grateful for support of 2017 Candy DaysMay 15, 2017 5:00 am - We would like to express our deep appreciation to all the caring citizens of Rolling Meadows and Arlington Heights who generously supported Misericordia's Candy Days on ...
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If Des Plaines wants control over unincorporated land, annex itMay 15, 2017 5:00 am - As you are aware, there has been lots of controversy concerning the proposed compost facility along Central Road in Des Plaines. What is disturbingly not mentioned is ho...