Cook County Opinion
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If the shoe was on the other footJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - It isn't as if this state isn't suffering enough. A governor who has become totally ineffective. A state that is billions of dollars in debt. On and on. So instead of co...
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Outdated laws defy fairness, logicJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - There's a lot of wisdom in your editorial on Winners, Losers, and the CN merger, i.e., the lesson from the Bartlett balefill of, "Never give up." I hope this is not lost...
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Piled-up snow just a seasonal hazardJan 04, 2009 10:00 pm - I wonder if Mr. Koenen visited any other suburbs to see how their sidewalks looked before complaining about snow piled on the curbs and slush in the crosswalks in downto...
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A few hours he'll remember alwaysJan 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Early last year the Herald covered the story of my buying the suite of used furniture from Mayor Arlene Mulder's office prior to the village moving into their new office...
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A simple tale of kindness, gratitudeJan 04, 2009 10:00 pm - "Love thy neighbor!" "The good you do for others will be returned to you multiplied!" Where have you heard that advice before? Your parents? Sunday school? Did you grow ...
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Nobody should hike taxes these daysJan 04, 2009 10:00 pm - How can Wheeling Township and High School District 214 even consider adding to our property taxes when we're in a recession and can't afford necessities for our families...
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Generosity exhibited was heartwarmingJan 04, 2009 10:00 pm - I have been a part of Elk Grove Township government for over 22 years and I am constantly amazed at the generosity of our residents. This year has been very difficult fo...
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Problems took time, so will solutionsJan 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Look, folks, it doesn't take a genius to realize that the Good Old USA is in a real mess. I won't even cite all the areas where we are hurting - we all know what a sad s...
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Obama's promises have consequencesJan 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Ellen Goodman's column of Dec. 30 probably reflect a majority of readers view about George Bush. I just hope that Mr. Obama is able to deliver on his good promises, unfo...
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New law would benefit workersJan 03, 2009 10:00 pm - The American middle class worker is being squeezed. Major corporations give their CEOs contracts that protect their salaries, bonuses and benefits, but they deny those s...