Cook County Opinion
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Reality-star bit won't play on world stageDec 10, 2016 12:00 am - And so Mr. Trump conducts his "Thank You Tour," ah yes, expressing his heartfelt gratitude to all those who supported him, worked on his behalf and of course voted for h...
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Expect many flip-flops from TrumpDec 08, 2016 11:01 pm - David Gersen in his recent column argues that Mr. Trump's hypocrisy is a good thing for the nation. Mr. Gersen is inaccurate, however, in his analysis of the president-e...
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No-tipping plan has numerous drawbacksDec 08, 2016 11:01 pm - Multiple restaurants in Chicago are experimenting without tipping, and they have results. With a rising minimum wage for tipped workers, restaurants are experiencing la...
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Why not tax sanctuary?Dec 08, 2016 12:00 am - We here in suburban Cook now know why we pay 10 percent sales tax, soon 1 cent per ounce soda tax and 7 cents for using plastic bags, because Cook needs more money in or...
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Moving the wrong wayDec 08, 2016 12:00 am - A gun in every pocket, crowded casinos, a tavern on every corner, and now, we have elected Donald Trump for president. What is this country coming to? Michael Lee Wheel...
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Editorial: Remembering Pearl Harbor, 75 years laterDec 07, 2016 12:00 am - The infamy of December 7, 1941, roused a nation. Yet, it was something that could be truly known only by the individuals who were there. Listen to them while you can. Ar...
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DeVos not qualified as secretary of educationDec 07, 2016 12:00 am - I worked in a public school for 34 years. In my opinion, Betsy DeVos is not qualified to be secretary of education. She does not have an education degree. She has no tea...
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A literary forecast of where we're headed?Dec 06, 2016 12:00 am - Many feel that the recent choices of presidential candidates left something to be desired. OK. But what I would like to draw attention to is a book written by a Nobel Pr...
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Quit complaining and move onDec 06, 2016 12:00 am - I guess all the people that said they would leave the USA if Donald Trump became president are waiting until he is actually sworn in. To date I have not heard of any of ...
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Local example of why 'lockbox' passedDec 06, 2016 12:00 am - Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is for Toni Preckwinkle to drive up and down Lake-Cook Road from Rt 53, east to the Tri-state Tollway a few times. And Santa, please...