Cook County Opinion
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Writer wrong on liberals' patriotismFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - On Jan. 17 appeared yet another letter from Right Wing World titled, "Where are liberals in our military?" impugning again the patriotism of liberals. Max Cleland and Ta...
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Recovered sumo suit wasn't really lostFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - I was stunned by the unsettling story behind the happy reunion of Grayslake Central High School teacher Katie Titus and her rented Sumo suit. Let me see if I have my fa...
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District 15's new tax levy is out of lineFeb 01, 2009 10:00 pm - A deteriorating economy, job losses, Cook County tax increases, an exploding federal deficit; all foster a gloomy economic picture. One would hope District 15 school boa...
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Billboard expense a waste of moneyFeb 01, 2009 10:00 pm - It isn't very often something upsets me and I feel like writing a letter. In today's Daily Herald page 3 tells us the Village of Mount Prospect is paying $27,000 to put ...
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PADS thanks those who helpedFeb 01, 2009 10:00 pm - As chairs of the "Elgin Stars Dance for PADS Winter Harvest for the Homeless" event Jan. 17, we would like to thank our honorary co chairs, Harry and Phyllis Blizzard; o...
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Roving patrols save money, livesFeb 01, 2009 10:00 pm - The roving police patrols in Des Plaines over the weekend are the most effective way to maximize DUI arrests and save taxpayer money ("Police on Super Bowl duty," Jan. 2...
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Tree vandal should step up and admit itFeb 01, 2009 10:00 pm - This past November, I read in the blotter that some Halloween vandalism had taken place near Prospect High School. In that blotter note, it mentioned a tree had been sto...
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Snow-covered cars a real road hazardFeb 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Just a reminder to drivers to please clear ALL the snow and ice off your vehicles before heading out onto the highways. My granddaughter had a block of snow/ice hit her ...
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Pols: Worry about state, not careersJan 31, 2009 10:00 pm - I am so happy our politicians in this once-great state of Illinois have thrust this state into not only the limelight, but the national limelight. Watching Roland Burris...
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Who among you will run for assessor?Jan 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Shame on me. I just got a notification today about an election Feb. 24, for various positions, including Dundee Township officials. I should have paid attention. Last ye...