Cook County Opinion
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Saturday Soapbox: Lake CountyMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Fireworks over no-bid There's a reason governments must solicit bids on purchases over $10,000. Besides the fact it's a state law, it makes sense to get the best price ...
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Saturday Soapbox: Fox ValleyMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Schools can help as well as educate A good school district is central to a community in providing education and guidance for students. In times of crisis, a school can a...
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Catholics not cause of priests' sinsMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - I am responding to the letter of Monica L. Zabor of Arlington Heights. I do not agree with her statements that when one Catholic falls, we all fall. Where in our religi...
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What store sells American goods?May 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Kudos to the person promoting the idea that we all spend our rebate checks on goods made in America. Now, if only someone can tell me where I can find stores that stock ...
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Liberal 'success' starts with workersMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Mr. Falk asked, "What is it about liberals that cause them to innately reject or hate success?" (Fence Post, Saturday) On the contrary, liberals love success and are fo...
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Assessments mean big tax hikes loomMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Many thanks to Dave Souder (Fence Post, Wednesday) for his in-depth research into the outrageous property tax assessment increases in Wheeling Township. While citizens ...
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A vote for McCain is a vote for BushMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Ed and Linda Colaprete (Fence Post, Saturday), this is one independent who will vote Democratic whether the nominee is Obama or Clinton, and especially if...
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Some Barenaked thoughts about ...May 15, 2008 11:00 pm - So, here we are -- my son, his friend and I -- standing in a long line outside Border's bookstore in Oak Brook on Saturday. We're waiting to get in to see my favorite ba...
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Seeing your value in barrels of oilMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - According to economist Scott Burns in a Tuesday Daily Herald column, America's net worth is $57.7 trillion or 498 billion barrels of crude oil. Not long ago, I enlighten...
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Legislators, governor, start talking nowMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - In less than two weeks' time, the Illinois General Assembly's spring session is supposed to close. May 29th is the scheduled conclusion. It's not happening. By June 1, D...