Cook County Opinion
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Senators campaign; who does the work?Jun 06, 2008 11:00 pm - As the primary election is finally coming to a close, I have an important question to anyone who can give an honest answer: Our three senators have had a busy 15-month h...
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Let Wal-Mart come to West DundeeJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - To West Dundee residents who oppose a new Wal-Mart: Your Spring Hill Fashion Corner is a ghost town. Your sister village to the east is losing businesses left and right....
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Bush not leading in lowering gas useJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - As gas prices continue to hit record highs, President Bush appears bewildered and has failed to take any action that would help families being hurt by the high price of ...
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School cake ban ignores moderationJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Why is it that a group of people feels it is necessary to tell another group of people what they should and can eat? This is in response to the current trend of school d...
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Fuel savings that would help familiesJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Fuel prices are out of sight. Groceries cost families more and more each week. The housing market is in the tank. For most Illinoisans the bottom line keeps getting tigh...
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Seals inexperience is a big problemJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Dan Seals is not qualified to be a congressman. He is technically able to stand for election since he is over 25 year old. But he lacks the experience to do anywhere n...
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Kirk fights taxes and spendingJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Congressman Mark Kirk should be applauded for standing up against wasteful spending. All too often, our tax dollars are wasted on frivolous spending projects. Kirk led ...
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Race tracks don't merit slot machines<Jun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - On Sunday, the Illinois Channel presented a program stressing the call for slot machines at horse race tracks. The speakers stressed the need for revenue from slot mach...
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God's real view of an abominationJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Nancy Herman's letter Monday, "Editorial conflicts with 'fear God' vow," I would like to respectfully suggest a careful and prayerful reading of scripture...
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When insatiable egos drive conductJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Two of our local luminaries with seemingly nothing in common have recently received national attention because of their public pronouncements. First, former governor Th...