Cook County Opinion
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Would tax breaks aid those to blame?Jan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Seems like all the candidates are jumping on the economic stimulus bandwagon now that they have become aware of our failing economy. On the Republican side of the tent s...
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Gun idea would hurt Cabela'sJan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Cook County government is currently considering anti-business regulations that will shift the tax burden from consumers to businesses and residents and put some Cook Cou...
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Why turn Arlington into land casino?Jan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Why should Arlington Heights become a casino town in order to subsidize Arlington Park Racetrack? What other local business would expect such a bailout? Arlington Park ...
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Trains will block access to hospitalJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - To the editor: The (CN and EJ&E merger proposal) is a HUGE issue to the citizens of Barrington. I have lived in Barrington for over 35 years and watched development impa...
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District 15 should control spendingJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Today, I received my (District 15) FY2008 Financial Report Card. I appreciate receiving consolidated financial information that impacts my family and my wallet. Two thin...
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Makray meeting a proud momentJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - To the editor: Although we are all extremely concerned about the proposed changes by Canadian National to the EJ&E tracks running through our communities, what a proud, ...
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CN responds to merger worriesJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - To the editor: As a Daily Herald editorial recently noted ("Quit wailing, start seeing rail partnerships"), CN's proposed acquisition of the EJ&E railroad would "help fi...
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Let's move on to some real newsJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - To the editor: I'm very happy to see on today's front page that our mayor's old desk has finally been sold. Maybe now the Daily Herald can start devoting some of this va...
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Country belongs to us, not to illegalsJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - One more opinion on illegal immigrants: Illegals must adapt, not the citizens of this country. Take it or leave it. I am tired of this country worrying about these peopl...
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Only here: Killer gives his side of 'Mansion Murders'Jan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Criminal defense lawyers usually don't like their clients to testify. Sometimes the accused crooks win out, though, and end up in the witness chair. Joey "The Clown" Lom...