Cook County Opinion
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Carmaker deal is too costly to taxpayersJun 01, 2009 11:00 pm - When I was younger, someone circulated a list of jokes. It was called "Great Lies". One read" Hi! I'm from the government and I'm here to help you". It's no longer a jo...
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Clean energy bill will solve problemsJun 01, 2009 11:00 pm - I look to the newspapers for news information but lately I have not seen much focus on the dire environmental problems that we face. I am particularly concerned with the...
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Flags were flying this Memorial Day!May 31, 2009 11:00 pm - For Veterans Day 2008, it was published in the Nov. 18, 2008 Daily Herald that I counted nine U.S.A. flags over a stretch of four to five blocks (approximately over 100 ...
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Thanks to firemen for pancake eventMay 31, 2009 11:00 pm - The Rolling Meadows Golden Years Council wishes to thank our firemen for again hosting and serving our second Pancake Breakfast. The event was a big success. Bob Cooley ...
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'Boot' punishes all for actions of fewMay 31, 2009 11:00 pm - I was so disheartened to read the article this morning about the Arlington Heights police being given the green light to employ the "Denver boot." Is there anyone else o...
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Concealed carry is right for IllinoisMay 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Recent events have changed the way people must look at gun control. Last June the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in D.C. vs. Heller that the Second Amendment is indeed an indi...
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Let the grass lie where it fallsMay 31, 2009 11:00 pm - For preservation of our environment, the grass clippings after mowing are good for the lawn because grass is 75 percent water and it will quickly decompose and nourish t...
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By working together, village will thriveMay 31, 2009 11:00 pm - It will take a village to help our Village of Barrington. In order to help our Village of Barrington, we need the citizens to volunteer and give your time, talent and b...
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Terranova has been strong party leaderMay 31, 2009 11:00 pm - We are very pleased to hear that Rocco Terranova has announced his intention to run for re-election as the Democratic committeeman for Schaumburg Township. Rocco has ...
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Care, concern made accident less painfulMay 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Last Wednesday, our son was hit by a car at the intersection of Higgins and Plum Grove roads. We would like to thank the police for controlling the accident scene, the p...