Cook County Opinion
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How could we call this success?Mar 13, 2017 1:00 am - In his March 7 column, Ed Murnane suggests that Trump's first six weeks may be a sign that his first term "can be a success." But, can you possibly see this as success? ...
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Group seeks reasonable compromise on restroomsMar 13, 2017 1:00 am - The Daily Herald recently printed a letter by Tracey Salvatore that made accusations against the grass roots group Parents for Privacy. Not only were the accusations com...
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Consider Rauner appointees in Mendoza tiffMar 13, 2017 12:00 am - A recent political editorial (Sun-Times, Feb. 18, by Tina Sfondeles) and a letter to the editor (Daily Herald, Feb. 25) both criticized State Controller Susana Mendoza f...
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Endorsements: Burns, Kotowski for Oakton Community CollegeMar 12, 2017 1:00 am - Four candidates are seeking two six-year seats on the Oakton Community College board to replace two incumbents not seeking re-election. The four - Martha Burns, Carmina ...
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Endorsements: Fenne, Markwell for College of DuPage boardMar 12, 2017 12:00 am - What a difference an election cycle makes at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. Two years ago, it seemed like everyone and their brothers were running for the board, a...
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Endorsements: Duffy, Rakow, Ramey for Elgin Community CollegeMar 12, 2017 12:00 am - The board at Elgin Community College will see some turnover after the April 4 election. Three 6-year terms are being contested, with retired Larkin High School educator ...
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Endorsements: Grossi, Hatzis, Zadel for Mount Prospect village boardMar 12, 2017 12:00 am - When the filing period for the April 4 election ended last December, Mount Prospect found itself with only two candidates for the three open seats on the village board, ...
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Back president, but challenge him, tooMar 11, 2017 1:00 am - I watched and listened intently to President Trump/s address to Congress. While I cringed at the thought of him as president, he was elected, and I want our country to s...
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Trump makes it hard to 'get over it'Mar 11, 2017 12:00 am - I have frequently heard from the voices of Trump supporters that we liberals should "get over it" because now he is and it's time to come together and drop the hatred. W...
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Keep politics out of educationMar 11, 2017 12:00 am - I am appalled that local politicians are trying to take over our local schools. Partisan politics have no place in local school board elections. We have had a long hist...