Cook County Opinion
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Honor the past, celebrate the futureJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - I encourage all Americans to remember what Independence Day truly means, to recognize the sacrifices of those serving in the military and to celebrate safely and respons...
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Celebrating a place where hope livesJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - In the summer of 1776, a group of citizens convened to discuss the good governance of their land and communities. Each group of men had a different type of problem and ...
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A curmudgeon's guide to 4th of July festival funJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Yes, of course I enjoyed Jake Griffin's story on the front page of Thursday's paper. I helped him come up with the concept. It offered all sorts of useful tips on how to...
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Who gets to decide decency standards?Jul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Columnist Mona Charon writing in Tuesday's Herald discusses some contrasts in two recent Supreme Court decisions. Her headline suggests that it's "Rule of Law vs. Perso...
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Kirk's Web site exists only for PRJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - One key to democracy -- and thanks to the internet, one of the most important keys -- continues to dangle firmly out of reach in Congressman Mark Kirk's 10th District. ...
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The shining hope that is Mark TrailJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - This is an open letter to Leigh Heflin, who dared assault the integrity of "Mark Trail" (Fence Post, June 5). Dismissing the fact that Mark Trail is, as you so aptly sta...
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Misplaced play for Carlin and RussertJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Your garish worship of George Carlin by such a prominent placement of his picture (June 24) and falling-all-over-praise of him shows where your appreciation of true tale...
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Oil could be our new space programJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - As the price per barrel of oil has increased, politicians have been drawn to radio microphones and TV cameras like moths to a flame. There, they can be seen and heard y...
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Thanks for memorial servicesJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - On behalf of the Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association (EPMA), we would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of those who helped organize, participat...
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Frisk makes people part of the teamJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Thank you for your generous tribute to Bob Frisk (celebrating 50 years in the Daily Herald sports department). It was such a pleasure to read. I would like to add my com...