Cook County Opinion
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Springfield acts like it's WashingtonJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - One of the reasons people usually respect state legislators more than congressmen is a state official can always profess to being fiscally responsible -- unlike those wa...
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The train's almost never on timeJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - I suggest that Metra'a North Central line stop using the term "schedule" or "timetable" and instead use the more accurate phrase, "suggested departure times." I ride the...
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Competition is natural for childrenJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - In regard to the Saturday front page article on "Playground Politics," let's drink the Kool-Aid, pass out the participation trophies, put on our robes and jump aboard th...
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How could Clinton fans vote McCain?Jun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - It seems so basic a concept that the ideology of the Democratic and Republican parties are diametrically opposed in about 25 percent of their basic, core tenants that ev...
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Finally, graduation from school lunchJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - My daughter's last day of high school was Monday and graduation is Sunday. Yes, this is exciting news but I am just giddy over something else! After 15 years (she has a...
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Where is support from village boardJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - I know that I have written a letter before, but I can't help but feel the need to write another on the subject of abuse. Being a victim of abuse when I was very young, ...
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Teachers thank businessesJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - The Elgin Teachers Association thanks the many Chicago area businesses that sponsored our 16th annual scholarship fundraiser. Each year the U-46 teachers raise money to ...
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A patriot's idea to conserve gasolineJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Is it time for the government and the people to act in concert to stop the insanity of the unbridled rise in gasoline prices? How about invoking one covert meaning of t...
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Greenberg an ally to working familiesJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - For those of us who have the honor and privilege of living in Cook County, it comes as no surprise that the solutions we hear out of our elected officials both at the st...
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And so, the real race finally beginsJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Now that Barack Obama has garnered the necessary number of Democratic delegates, the real 2008 presidential campaign can finally begin. And it's Sen. John McCain versus ...