Cook County Opinion
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Public wanted wage hike, Arlington Heights board didn't deliverMay 15, 2017 5:00 am - On May 1, the Village of Arlington Heights had the opportunity to take the lead and make a stand against income inequality in the area by choosing not to opt out of the ...
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New Dist. 15 board: Change is up to youMay 15, 2017 5:00 am - I'm glad the new District 15 board is finally in place though unfortunately not all members were replaced. It is not possible to do any worse than the previous board and...
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Palatine residents support Candy DaysMay 15, 2017 5:00 am - The blowing rain and cold on Saturday could not dampen the generosity of the wonderful residents of the Palatine area. We are so grateful for your support of the Miseric...
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Wheeling should rethink street honorMay 15, 2017 5:00 am - Village of Wheeling ... let me get this right. We're naming an honorary street after someone who misused our money, used our vehicle and couldn't pay his water bill on t...
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Why I stand with Planned ParenthoodMay 15, 2017 1:00 am - I ran for office to stand against injustice and serve as a voice for anyone whose voices go unheard by their elected leaders. It is why I have supported budgets that sup...
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Readers can make up own minds about SearsMay 15, 2017 1:00 am - As one of hundreds of thousands of former Sears employees, I try to stay abreast of what is happening at the company. My time there was an exciting time for the company,...
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Why couldn't Congress wait for health care facts?May 15, 2017 1:00 am - On May 4, the House of Representatives passed a health care bill 217-213. All yes votes were Republicans with all Democrats voting no along with 20 Republicans. Any legi...
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Left needs to get with the programMay 15, 2017 1:00 am - Wake up and smell the coffee! Donald Trump is our president. I have never in my whole political lifetime witnessed such a divide in this country. The hate showed to our ...
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Keep opinions on the editorial pageMay 15, 2017 1:00 am - I can't tell you how much I am sick and tired of mainstream news sources giving me opinions and calling them news. I don't need opinions. I have plenty of them. I need i...
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Yes, we should take care of our most vulnerableMay 14, 2017 1:00 am - Joe Walsh said that Jimmy Kimmel's sad story about his son doesn't obligate him or anybody else to pay for somebody else's health care. No surprise there as, according ...