Cook County Opinion
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Lifelong Republican agrees with ObamaApr 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Mr. Obama promised that his tax policy would affect the working class. I wholeheartedly agree and will be one of the people that helps him keep his word when he raises m...
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Even with A+ credit, refinancing refusedApr 26, 2009 11:00 pm - I would like to get the word out re: refinancing your home. We tried and were refused. We have A+ credit rating, pay every bill on/before it's due, pay our taxes/insura...
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Gaming dollars help the economyApr 26, 2009 11:00 pm - I was disappointed to read John Kindt's latest assault on the gaming entertainment industry in a recent edition of the Daily Herald ("Illinois prof says economic fix sta...
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Why no mention of Lisle 'Tea Party?'Apr 26, 2009 11:00 pm - I couldn't believe that Lisle's Tax Day Tea Party apparently didn't merit a mention in your article on same parties held in the area. Elk Grove Village's gathering of 12...
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To air (or not) is humanApr 25, 2009 11:00 pm - The Daily Herald is a brand. For better or worse that brand is determined by your actions. Deciding not to air the 911 tapes is an expression of what's right for the He...
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Nothing to gain from hearing 911 callApr 25, 2009 11:00 pm - My thanks to the editorial board of the Daily Herald for being the only Chicago area news source to have the proper vision and discretion to withhold the 911 audiotape o...
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The last days of the war with O'HareApr 25, 2009 11:00 pm - After four decades of warring over the expansion of O'Hare International Airport, it is hard to imagine that the battles that pitted suburbs against Chicago - and later ...
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Playing the tape invades privacyApr 25, 2009 11:00 pm - I had occasion to call 911 when I found my husband dead in my home. I was hysterical but could not control my emotions. Although it was not due to violence I would be hu...
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Outpouring for Pete was overwhelmingApr 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Last month, our family lost a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and brother. Last month, the community of Elgin lost a legend in Richard "Pete" Kova...
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We should all keep the family in mindApr 25, 2009 11:00 pm - I agree with your position not to offer this tape online. I applaud your decision! I think it shows a great deal of responsibility toward the community. Too often the ...