Cook County Opinion
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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? ...
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Sessions reports don't tell whole storyMar 06, 2017 12:00 am - After writing an extensive series identifying and explaining "fake news," the Daily Herald last week published articles on Attorney General Jeff Sessions that should be...
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Tweak, don't eliminate, health care actMar 06, 2017 12:00 am - Neighbors of all political views need to be aware of the consequences of the repeal of the ACA. The generally agreed upon facts are that 1.2 million Illinoisans stand t...
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Villa Park library deserves your supportMar 06, 2017 12:00 am - When my kids were little we would go to story time on Saturday mornings at the Villa Park Library - a big outing with twins. We would check out books to take home and en...
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Start budget cutting with Planned ParenthoodMar 06, 2017 12:00 am - In 2015, The Center for Medical Progress released videos showing Planned Parenthood executives haggling with undercover investigators over the prices they would receive ...