Cook County Opinion
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"Chosen one" is anti-AmericaMay 15, 2009 11:00 pm - The new president has started off his administration with an anti-American bang. First, he's gone around to other countries blaming America for all things and apologizin...
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Fed up with doomsday scenariosMay 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Governor Quinn, I have a message for you. I refuse to be bullied with doomsday scenarios. Politicians are always predicting doom when it comes to raising taxes. They do ...
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Do we need sports despite the taint?May 15, 2009 11:00 pm - With the latest revelation that Manny Ramirez has tested positive for drugs that have been listed as forbidden by Major League Baseball, will this have any impact on the...
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All first-graders should learn second languageMay 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Not enough students in Elgin learn a second language. However, to prevent this, I believe that learning any second language should be made mandatory for first- graders i...
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Saturday SoapboxMay 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Anti-corruption call alert: We're running a series of editorials calling to change Illinois' corrupt ways. If you are fed up, have you called your lawmakers? They need t...
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Driscoll's final graduation; we hope to be thereMay 14, 2009 11:00 pm - The end, alas, is almost here for Driscoll Catholic High School in Addison. Today is the final day of classes for seniors, who will be practicing for the school's final ...
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Shining a light on Wheeling policeMay 14, 2009 11:00 pm - If you are not a resident of Wheeling, beware of Wheeling police sitting on Lake-Cook Road. If you have one of your headlights on your vehicle out, you will get a $20 ti...
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OK, America - is torture really us?May 14, 2009 11:00 pm - To quote from verse two of "America the Beautiful": "America, America, God mend thy every flaw, confirm thy soul in self control, thy liberty in law." And then the thir...
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Todd Stroger - working for all of usMay 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Thanks so much to Todd Stroger for reconsidering the veto for the repeal of the one percentage point sales-tax increase because you considered it an exercise in futility...
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Help U.S. businesses, stop overseas loopholesMay 14, 2009 11:00 pm - The President is proposing to "crack down" on legal tax laws used by corporations to maximize their profits. He wants to go after U.S. companies who make investments in...