Cook County Opinion
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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...
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Socialism or standing up for America?Dec 05, 2016 11:01 pm - When Obama saved one million jobs in the auto industry, it was socialism and government interference. When Trump saves 1,000 jobs, it's standing up for America. Republic...
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Trump will be bigger than ReaganDec 03, 2016 4:01 am - Two points: Mr. Trump will be an outstanding president. A prime reason for this being the case is that he will surround himself with knowledgeable, experienced, seasoned...
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Let's try to be more professionalDec 02, 2016 4:01 am - Isn't it a shame that the press was booed at both Democrat and Republican debates during the Presidential Primaries, then missed its forecasts by such a wide margin rega...
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Two more reasons for exodus from stateNov 28, 2016 11:01 pm - The Foundation for Government Accountability recently reported a huge increase in Medicaid enrollment since eligibility was expanded with Obamacare. Some of the more si...
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Lawmakers should stand by local governmentsNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - The news that the Illinois General Assembly will attempt to override the governor's veto of Senate Bill 2964 is deeply concerning for local governments. We currently ope...