Cook County Opinion
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Bean not standing up for constituentsAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - As a citizen of Melissa Bean's district it is important that we know what kind of contributions our current representative is accepting from PACs. Campaigning should not...
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The way life really was back in 1968Aug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - I saw your article ("40 years ago, the whole world was watching," Aug. 20) and feel a need to comment. It was really great. I liked the way you got such interesting diff...
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The ultimate form of recyclingAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - My idea of cremation for everyone is large forests where the ashes are placed under each new tree. When the trees are mature, the products from them are used to pay and ...
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Storm clouds on horizon in Dist. 15Aug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - As a teacher in District 15 for almost 30 years, I remember the strike of 1982. It was preceded two years before by a stunning union victory that left many powerful peop...
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Pollution control begins at homeAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - It seems Mayor Craig Johnson is at it again. He wants his staff to investigate putting into law no idling zones in Elk Grove Village. But during the recent Tour of Elk G...
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State mental health system costs livesAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Illinois' broken mental health system is costing lives, not only the lives of those with mental illness, but their families and bystanders as well. Recently, a Cook cou...
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Wrong revolutionary, Mr. ClarbourAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Mr. Clarbour attributes the phrase, "We have only begun to fight" to Paul Revere. Paul Revere was a noted revolutionary known for riding his horse through the colonies a...
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Happy anniversary, park districtAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I would like to offer congratulations to the Rolling Meadows Park District on its 50th anniversary. The District is composed of dedicated, talented and caring people, wh...
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Maybe a nice fountain, instead?Aug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I was glad to read about Mayor Mulder's idea for a "welcome to Arlington Heights" at Euclid and Rohlwing Road. Nothing says "welcome" like a strip mall. Albert Kalivoda ...
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What's wrong with riding on sidewalk?Aug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The bike lane on Walnut Avenue (in Elgin) comes with some hazard to both motorists and bicyclists. My own experience occurred when I attempted to make a right turn onto ...