Cook County Opinion
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Now is the time to act on climateApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - It is time for Americans to tell our leaders that we support bold action on climate and energy, including a cap on carbon pollution. Capping carbon pollution will ignite...
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Balance, conservation and renewable energyApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Since taking office in January, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has prioritized renewable energy, put the brakes on the Bush administration's full-steam-ahead approach to...
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Sad reflections on a family's tragedyApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - An argument. An explosion of violence. Three generations of one family devastated. The deaths of Alan Engelhardt, 57, his daughter Laura, 18, and his mother-in-law Marle...
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Terrorize waters, face consequencesApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Never one to advocate violence as a means to an end, I must, nevertheless, applaud our President and the United States Military for making the right choice in freeing Ca...
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Is it dialogue or appeasement?Apr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - So now President Obama wants a dialogue with Chavez of Venezuela, Cuba, Iran and North Korea. Perhaps he needs to bring Neville Chamberlain into his administration so we...
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Would Route 53 pass with a tax increase?Apr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - While last week's vote expressed support for an extension of Route 53, the referendum was missing any qualification such as "would you support a property tax increase to...
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Thanks for your voteApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - I would like to thank everyone who voted for me in Dundee Township for their support. I look forward to another term as your highway commissioner. If I can be of assista...
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W. Dundee winners will serve allApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - We want to thank all of the West Dundee residents who supported us with their votes on April 7. We wish to especially thank those who wrote letters of support, allowing ...
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Stevenson doesn't need day of reflectionApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - In a recent decision, the board and administration of Stevenson High School has engaged in a disservice to its students and shown a policy determination that emanates ir...
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What's going on with ramps in town?Apr 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Is the village really removing handicap ramps in violation of ADA regulations? Who is responsible for this at the village? It doesn't seem possible that we would be usin...