Cook County Opinion
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Getting punished for getting oldApr 24, 2017 1:00 am - I am a 67-year-old diabetic. Two of my medicines will no longer be affordable to me when I reach the Donut Hole in two months. I take Toujeo, an injectable insulin and V...
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Has anything changed since election?Apr 24, 2017 1:00 am - Back in November, the numbers were astonishing wth Donald J. Trump getting 304 votes in the electoral college. The percentage of voters that pulled the lever for the Pre...
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Still committed to Elgin Twp. communityApr 24, 2017 1:00 am - My deepest appreciation to the voters, supporters, precint walkers, who worked in my interest. Although I was unsuccessful in my bid to serve as Elgin Township Trustee, ...
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Funds transferred from needy to militaryApr 24, 2017 1:00 am - With each new administration, there is a new agenda, a new direction, a new ideal. This incoming administration is calling for a turnover of $19 billion in drastic redu...
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Editorial: Delay Palatine District 15 school board appointmentApr 22, 2017 2:00 pm - The background: In Palatine Township Elementary District 15, an opposition slate of five candidates convincingly swept the five school board seats up for election earlie...
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Respect for life key to healthy societyApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - This is in response to the letter by Berna Gingras that was published in the Daily Herald on April 10. First of all, the writer's attack on those who respect the dignity...
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Keep churches out of politicsApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are said to be considering repeal of the Johnson Amendment. The Johnson Amendment prohibits 501(c)(3) organizations fr...
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'Medicare for all' just won't workApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - As much as I would like to believe that a national health care system, a "Medicare for all" plan, would work, I can't be a proponent of such a system. Many individuals t...
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Planet's caretakersApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - April 22 is officially recognized as Earth Day. In reality, every day for many organizations and nature stewards is dedicated to saving and protecting the planet. This i...
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Misstatements in transgender essayApr 21, 2017 1:00 am - In "Straight from the Source: Palatine mom at forefront of transgender debate," Vicki Wilson makes several misstatements. The weight of authority establishes that it is ...