Cook County Opinion
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There's a reason we have banking regulationsMar 27, 2017 1:00 am - Scott Gryder's guest editorial on March 19 neglects some relevant items. He complains about two issues with the Dodd-Frank law: the additional documentation and controls...
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50-year-old library needs an updateMar 27, 2017 1:00 am - The Villa Park Library needs your help. Almost 50 years old, the infrastructure is worn out: air conditioning, heating, and the roof, are all on life support. Wiring, de...
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Experience, knowledge define candidateMar 27, 2017 1:00 am - Vernon Township needs a supervisor with experience in township government and who has ideas that will benefit our community. That's why I'm voting for Daniel Didech to b...
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Endorsement lacked supporting evidenceMar 27, 2017 1:00 am - Regarding your endorsement editorial headlined, "Maglio for Roselle village president," I have a point of contention that needs to be discussed. Good journalism provides...
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Commissioner has been builder for safetyMar 27, 2017 1:00 am - I met Martin McManamon on a cold February four years ago as he canvassed our neighborhood in his first election as Wayne Township Highway Commissioner. He asked "What ca...
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Vote to keep East Dundee revival aliveMar 27, 2017 1:00 am - I ask for your support for Scott Andresen for Village Board Trustee of East Dundee. Early voting began March 20 and the election is April 4. There are three open trustee...
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Why so much aid to Planned Parenthood?Mar 26, 2017 1:00 am - Connie Schultz's column in Daily Herald on March 3 tries to whip up support for the beleaguered Planned Parenthood, which has been under investigation for the last 18 mo...
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Daughter's heroin death: A painful but crucial story to tellMar 25, 2017 2:00 pm - The first time Diane Dungey talked to Gary Fusz, he wasn't planning to write an essay of 1,600 words on the loss of his daughter to a heroin overdose. It was a few weeks...
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Oppose bill on abortionMar 25, 2017 1:00 am - "Support legal right of conscience for all" published March 18, attributed to Kathy Ryg, former state representative and Tara McGovern, Chicago Young Catholic Profession...
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The Wisconsin butter warMar 25, 2017 1:00 am - "Black Market" Kerrygold butter is merely the latest in the sticky, speckled history of Wisconsin's 1953 butter regulations. Few living today recall the Wisconsin margar...