Cook County Opinion
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A closer look at qualificationsDec 12, 2016 12:00 am - A closer look at qualifications A reader commented that he was tired of Democrats whining and crying that Donald Trump was unqualified to be president. He pointed ...
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Ticket-price logicDec 11, 2016 12:00 am - Ticket-price logic Now that the Cubs have announced that they are raising their ticket prices up to 31% for next season because they have just finished a great seas...
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Let's hope he's not another ReaganDec 11, 2016 12:00 am - Since the election, I have read many opinions that compare the president-elect to Ronald Reagan. Recently, a letter from L. Dean Hufsey was headlined "Trump will be bigg...
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Put the students firstDec 11, 2016 12:00 am - I am at a loss to understand the mentality of school administrators like Fox River Grove Elementary District 3 Superintendent Tim Mahaffy, who was recently quoted by the...
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What does Carrier deal really mean?Dec 10, 2016 12:00 am - President-elect Trumps is being hailed for successfully convincing Carrier to keep jobs in Indiana. But let's really examine this success. While Carrier announced that 1...
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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...