Cook County Opinion
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Talkers vs. doers in financial stress eraSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - I've tried to follow and understand the very recent Wall Street machinations that one source called "The 10 days that reshaped U.S. finance." It will likely take me a w...
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CN merger doesn't benefit the poorSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - So, two University of Chicago professors reported to Congress that the CN/EJ&E merger would benefit poor, low income neighborhoods in the city? That conclusion is absurd...
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As assessments fall, so should tax burdenSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Property taxes are not on par with their fair cash values; which is the basis for assigning a fair tax assessment. Values have plummeted, but not assessments. When asses...
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Kirk's experience crucial for IsraelSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Congressman Kirk has an exceptional record in the 10th Congressional District. The recent letter to the editor titled "Seals shows more support for Israel" which accused...
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Village hall makeover a little priceySep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Talk about blowing the bucks! Why $25,000 appropriated for a fountain and why $10,000 for a plaque? That seems rather ridiculous! I am sure $35,000 could better be spent...
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Froehlich trying to play both sidesSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Exactly what party do you belong to, Mr. Froehlich? In 2006, you were a Republican, voted back into office by Republicans. Last year you announced you were a Democrat. D...
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Article was biased against FroehlichSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Your Sept. 15th article "Bad Blood Already Exists in House Race", is biased and unfair to the point of being an advertisement for Paul Froehlich's opponent. I am surpris...
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Troops love the goodies from BarringtonSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Thank you, Hollywood Video! Many thanks to store manager Ralph Wright and the staff of Hollywood Video for their efforts to Support Our Troops over the past month. Based...
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McCain's changing view of womenSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - I find it curious that John McCain, based on his voting record in Congress, seemed to dislike women until he found it politically expedient to chose one as his running m...
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Distinguished Scholars have long historySep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Sept. 11's article, "Harper College pursues the best," holds special interest for me, since I sponsored the Distinguished Scholars program for 15 years before I retired ...