Cook County Opinion
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The 'Do Not Call' list is a jokeMay 06, 2017 1:00 am - I have been on the Do Not Call list since its beginning. It seemed to work at first, but now they just keep calling. Occasionally I pick up the call and advise them I a...
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Retirement bonanzaMay 05, 2017 1:00 am - I noticed in Tuesday's paper that you had another large article about a police officer "retiring" at only 50 years old. That's not retiring. That's called quitting. I'm ...
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Concerned about voting record in CongressMay 05, 2017 1:00 am - Thank you, Congressman Roskam, for responding via email to my telephone calls to your Washington and Barrington offices. As a constituent, I called asking you not to vot...
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We're better than thisMay 04, 2017 1:00 am - I was horrified watching the crowd's reactions to President Trump's speech last Saturday evening. The responses appear much like those displayed in a film by Leni Riefen...
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Keep life-saving health funding in U.S. budgetMay 04, 2017 1:00 am - As a pediatric emergency nurse, I regularly care for children and families. I see daily the positive impact of access to basic health care. Things as simple as antibioti...
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New D15 board should try to rescind 10-year teacher contractMay 01, 2017 5:00 am - I was pleased to see that the current board of District 15 received a resounding rebuke from the property taxpayers in the district by all of them being ousted for their...
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Arlington Heights should lead on minimum wageMay 01, 2017 5:00 am - On March 20, the board of trustees in Arlington Heights first considered the Cook County Board ordinance that incrementally would raise the minimum wage to $13 over four...
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Overhead walkway still the best solution for Central RoadMay 01, 2017 5:00 am - Over a year has passed since the tragic bicycle accident on Central. I'm sure every type of solution has been gone over again and again. Why the need to pay $38,000 to a...
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Thanks for being nice to my dog!May 01, 2017 5:00 am - I want to thank one of the Mount Prospect police officers who stopped and gave my dog a treat while we were on our morning walk. Also, my mailman, Larry, always has a do...
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Another successful Hanover Township job fairMay 01, 2017 5:00 am - On behalf of the Hanover Township Officials, staff and all of our volunteers, I would like to thank the 78 area businesses and community partners that made the sixth ann...