Cook County Opinion
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Exempt athletes from P.E. requirementFeb 27, 2017 12:00 am - I read Mr. Lazzarotto's comments in the February 18, 2017 regarding the P.E. requirement at schools. I disagree with portions of his comments regarding P.E. requirement...
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Don't be fooled in Dist. 211Feb 27, 2017 12:00 am - In a little less than six weeks, voters in District 211 will make a critical choice for our neighborhood schools, electing three school board members. More important tha...
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Use headlines to call out liesFeb 27, 2017 12:00 am - The Daily Herald editorial board completely understands that most people do not read beyond the headlines. So why does the Herald continue to publish articles that have ...
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How can DeVos possibly make things worse?Feb 27, 2017 12:00 am - In the Feb 18 edition of The Daily Herald Susan Bauer laments about the appointment of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education, stating that having not attended a public s...
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I'm 'over it' but what about president?Feb 27, 2017 12:00 am - As someone who did not vote for Trump, I would like to say I accept the results of the Electoral College. I "got over it." But apparently, Trump cannot - with no respect...
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A moving essay on vetsFeb 26, 2017 12:00 am - I have never written to the letters to the editor before, but after reading the essay from Aidan Busch on Feb. 19, I had to respond. I am an Army vet and I was so moved...
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Moving essay on vetsFeb 26, 2017 12:00 am - I have never written to the letters to the editor before, but after reading the essay from Aidan Busch on Feb. 19, I had to respond. I am an Army vet and I was so moved ...
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Red light camera ban a bad ideaFeb 25, 2017 11:01 pm - State Representative David McSweeney is back again with his proposal to ban red light cameras. You have to wonder how many tickets he's received for running a red light....
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Legislative prioritiesFeb 25, 2017 12:00 am - Recently, one of our lawmakers in Springfield decided that we should name October Zombie Awareness Month. Then, another lawmaker is concerned about our state vegetable. ...
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Do immigration the right wayFeb 25, 2017 12:00 am - It is very disheartening to see illegal immigrants and their supporters protesting in the streets of America while carrying the flag of their "home" country. What right ...