Cook County Opinion
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Insurance is just not affordableNov 12, 2016 12:00 am - I also have struggled constantly with keeping up on my insurance premiums. I agree with your reader, John Bills Sr. I think we should get together and gather all of the ...
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More electronic voting machines, pleaseNov 12, 2016 12:00 am - Why is Cook County so stingy with electronic voting machines? Our polling place is a local school with a large gym where tables were set up for three precincts. I found ...
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Peaceful transitionNov 12, 2016 12:00 am - Majority of Americans are happy the presidential campaign is over. We now look forward to a peaceful, respectful and cooperative transition of leaders. It was very dishe...
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Only thing raging here is media biasNov 09, 2016 11:01 pm - The Nov. 7 edition of your paper contained an article entitled, "Two more cases in spotlight; National debate rages after black men are killed by white officers." The fi...
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Why sweetened beverage tax is OKNov 09, 2016 11:01 pm - Cook County is facing a health crisis. Rates of chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and obesity are skyrocketing, and the health of our families and future ge...
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What's next for District 15 after borrowing plan failsNov 09, 2016 10:00 pm - An elaborate new look for Palatine Township Elementary District 15 moves into the Archive of Unrealized Plans after more than 70 percent of voters opposed borrowing $130...
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Inspiring reminderNov 08, 2016 12:00 am - Sunday's editorial including Robert Kennedy's message reminds us to remember that it's not about individual success in winning but about communitarian effort in service ...
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His mail service has gotten unreliableNov 07, 2016 5:00 am - Who do you complain to if the U.S. Post Office is not doing its job? When I didn't receive my license plate sticker and contacted Jesse White's office I was told the mai...
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A new idea for Central Road crossingNov 07, 2016 5:00 am - Like many who travel Central Road, I find the "new" pedestrian crossing by Melas Park confusing at best, dangerous at worst. While driving my daughter to the train this ...
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Gifted program still not reaching all in U-46Nov 07, 2016 12:00 am - In February 2014, Elgin District U-46 settled a 9-year-old discrimination lawsuit filed by a few of the district's families who charged the district with placing Latino ...