Cook County Opinion
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Trump plays media like a virtuosoMar 08, 2017 10:00 pm - President Trump, the Great Kapellmeister We could say that Donald Trump has played the media like a violin, but that would not begin to capture his virtuosity. In fact, ...
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Endorsement: Marshall, Kritzmire and O'Reilly for Long Grove trusteeMar 08, 2017 12:00 am - Long Grove is at a crossroads. Historically made up of single-family homes on large lots surrounding the quaintest of downtowns, Long Grove is struggling with the need t...
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Where's 'business guy'?Mar 08, 2017 12:00 am - The one positive thought I had Election Night was that at least we got a business guy in the White House, and I was sure as a "business guy," he had to understand number...
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Endorsement: Re-elect Darch as mayor of BarringtonMar 07, 2017 12:00 am - The choice for village president in Barrington seems pretty clear. Karen Darch for village president. She wins our strong endorsement. Barrington isn't a town without pr...
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Endorsements: Feldman, Hancock, Leider for Lincolnshire village boardMar 07, 2017 12:00 am - In Lincolnshire, incumbents Karen Feldman, Mark Hancock and Gerard Leider are running, as is newcomer David Eastman II. The village faces challenges related to occupancy...
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A Prospect Heights letter to the editor: Thank you Doug Eden for what seems to be an invitation for a counter view. "Hijab day, Really?"Mar 07, 2017 12:00 am - Thank you Doug Eden for what seems to be an invitation for a counter view. "Hijab day, Really?" Almost all Muslims I've met had an excellent command of the English langu...
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Endorsement: Arnet, Gaeta, Mills for Hoffman Estates village boardMar 07, 2017 12:00 am - The candidates for Hoffman Estates village trustee represent a wide array of experience, from a pair of political neophytes to a 25-year veteran. Four candidates are see...
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Consider the record of 'trickle up' thinkingMar 07, 2017 12:00 am - Listening to Governor Rauner's budget address, I was struck by how many times he referred to "job creators." The state has to attract job creators to spur growth. Spendi...
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Elect challengers to District 25 boardMar 06, 2017 4:00 am - Arlington Heights is extremely fortunate to have three highly qualified challengers in the race for District 25 school board, who will bring fresh perspectives to the vi...
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Roskam facing a real political testMar 06, 2017 12:00 am - Question: Is U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, in fact, the moderate conservative he portrays? Or is he a man caught in the middle between Tea Party ideology and Trump populism? ...