Cook County Opinion
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Just like students, seniors get help tooJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - According to Bob Skarda, (Jan. 15, Fence Post) people on fixed incomes are victims of theft by those with children who use the public schools and force him to pay "disgr...
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O'Hare weather is not just an excuseJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - I have worked for a major airline for 21 years. I can assure you when you see a weather delay, weather has played a part somewhere along the line. When telling passenger...
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Elgin teachers are in our thoughts nowJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - The news reports from Elgin about a teacher injured in a classroom attack were devastating to hear for everyone associated with public education. I can only imagine how...
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The Clintons don't play pretty politicsJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - Did anyone really think when Hillary Clinton got into this race, it would be pretty? Did anyone think that an attractive and inspiring black man would cause Hillary and ...
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Why all the fuss about slots at track?Jan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - I have lived in Arlington Heights for a pretty long time, 35 years plus. I was here when the racetrack burned down. I was here when the Daily Herald published stories ab...
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U.S. has a right to hold prisonersJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - As a former Catholic who is still a Christian, I find it shameful to read such comments as sent by Fr. Corey Brost (Jan. 11 Fence Post) regarding the situation at Guanta...
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Letter was full of misrepresentationsJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - I believe a recent letter by John Dalton has misrepresented both the facts about the illegal alien problems and the integrity of the Association for Legal Americans. We ...
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Vote for experience on county boardJan 25, 2008 10:00 pm - The residents of DuPage County cannot afford to give on-the-job training to DuPage County board candidates Laura Fitzpatrick and Anna Marie Manzo that they will require ...
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McConnaughay has earned re-electionJan 25, 2008 10:00 pm - A heated presidential campaign could make us overlook an important local election. But as a former county board member, I can confirm the importance of quality leadershi...
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What has Obama done for Illinois?Jan 25, 2008 10:00 pm - Could someone refresh my memory; what has Obama done for Illinois. When he was in the State House, what bills did he propose; was to save the CTA?, the Tollway?, ethics...