Cook County Opinion
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Ban on cupcakes just goes too farMay 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Now this is really getting a bit ridiculous. The recent Arlington Heights ban on cupcakes and birthday cakes in schools has taken "policy" just a bit too far. When are...
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Yes, McCain's age is a serious issueMay 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Sen. John McCain's age is a big factor for the 2008 election. For at 71 years old, 14 percent of Americans already suffer from dementia. This fact is reported in the 20...
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More than just a riverboatMay 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Sean Davis hopes to open the restaurant Mad Maggie's in downtown Elgin this summer. It will feature more than good eats, outdoor seats and live beats. It's another sign ...
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Seals joins crowd who stretch ethicsMay 30, 2008 11:00 pm - We have seen quite enough of Illinois politicians who show ethical lapses. We all know about Gov. Blagojevich's problems. He may go down as our worst governor. Those of...
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Times change; so should election lawMay 30, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Jeff Grady (Fence Post, April 25), there is no great misconception on my part regarding the Electoral College. With the current presidential election pro...
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Relay for Life says thank youMay 29, 2008 11:00 pm - On behalf of the entire Planning Committee of the Relay for Life of North Kane, I would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous donations and participati...
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Thanks for helping feed the hungryMay 29, 2008 11:00 pm - The board, volunteers and staff of the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry wish to extend our appreciation for the time and effort involved in two recent food drives, as well as for ...
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Education funding should be higherMay 29, 2008 11:00 pm - In the U.S., everyone has a basic right to an education, and every state has to provide free elementary and high school classes. The quality of the provided education, h...
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The fight against corporate fraudMay 29, 2008 11:00 pm - In 2002, our president initiated the President's Corporate Fraud task force to investigate and prosecute white collar crimes like money laundering, accounting fraud and ...
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Clinton should bow out with dignityMay 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Hillary is delusional. Claiming to be a better candidate to beat McCain does not make it so, nor does it mean, more importantly, that she'd make a better president. Eve...