Cook County Opinion
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Please save tabs and help Ronald's houseJun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - My daughter, Sarah, a special-needs student at Kirk School in Palatine, has been collecting aluminum can tabs for 10 years. The Ronald McDonald House recycles them to co...
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How well will we treat our needy?Jun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - At Catholic Charities, we are overwhelmed by requests from so many families because they are hungry, unemployed, or even living out of their cars. A destitute family of ...
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If nothing else, we are well-trainedJun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Ah, it's good the elections are over! The park district has reduced the number of trash cans in Cronin Park to one again. Overflowing on Saturday morning in the middle o...
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Two inspiring examples of changeJun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - There's that saying, "With age comes wisdom." Sometimes, though, wisdom has more impact when it comes from an unexpected source. Today, Staff Writer Kerry Lester bring...
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Promise to keep library shiningJun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - As we are sworn in to the Gail Borden Library Board June 9, I would like to thank the voters for their support. The library is a jewel in our community, and I will work ...
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Half-price pizza does world of goodJun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - It appears to me that Nick's Pizza, selling pizzas at half price, has done more to help the people of Elgin, who are short on funds, retired, families and people without...
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Bailout won't save autoworker jobsJun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - The government is now in control of two of the big three automakers. Why is our government in the car business? The president and his union supporters have all been so e...
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Let's fix roads the right wayJun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - On March 16, the City of Elgin began repairing the potholes on Orchard Street that were caused by the past winter. The workers had a new red truck and matching trailer s...
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Viewers expect, want more from TV newsJun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - More and more, I find myself watching the news on TV in total awe. I can't believe the power of the networks and how they can tell us what's important and what's not. Th...
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Protect our future, support energy billJun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Each year the carbon emission levels keep growing and the effects of global warming are worse. There are many different sources of energy that are not being utilized. T...