Cook County Opinion
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Teachers shouldn't be target of outrageJan 27, 2009 10:00 pm - My husband and I taught a combined total of 60 years to earn the "fat" pensions Mr. Bob Long of Inverness resents us living on now. Where is the justice of CEOs receivin...
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Yes, it's all downhill from here onJan 27, 2009 10:00 pm - As a Christian, I am not surprised at what is happening in our country today - and around the world. My Bible predicts (from long ages past) that our world will depart f...
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There's fault on both sides of conflictJan 27, 2009 10:00 pm - While Israel's recent invasion into Gaza is a thorny issue, I ask, "Where are the voices of human thinkers to acknowledge the fault and humanity on both sides of this cr...
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Insights into Elgin council candidatesJan 27, 2009 10:00 pm - After McCain-Palin lost and "Marine One" whisked "W" off to obscurity, I figured my ears had been exposed to their last discordant malapropisms. Then came Wednesday nigh...
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Problem for some is a solution for othersJan 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Geese fly into jet engines, creating a serious potential for engine burnout and therefore a crash. There is a serious hunger problem facing our families, here and around...
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Where is the outrage over electric rates?Jan 26, 2009 10:00 pm - This month our Com Ed electric bill went up exactly 25 percent. It prompts the question: Whose payroll is the Illinois Commerce Commission on? Surely, not the people the...
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Kirk's vote helps Illinois childrenJan 26, 2009 10:00 pm - We want to applaud U.S. Representative Mark Kirk for his leadership in reauthorizing the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). For over 10 years, SCHIP has ...
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Ritter offers village strong leadershipJan 26, 2009 10:00 pm - I am writing this letter on behalf of Ed Ritter, who is running for Carpentersville village president. Having grown up in Carpentersville, attending Carpentersville Midd...
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It's time to stop talking about raceJan 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Larry King recently stated that "black is in". Apparently, Mr. King is making it clear the battle against racism hasn't come to an end. American citizens need to be disc...
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Consumers must ensure toys are safeJan 25, 2009 10:00 pm - In the past few years, many toys have been recalled from U.S. stores because they contained toxic chemicals, such as lead, PVC, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury. Children ...