Cook County Opinion
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IHSA should let Herald do its jobDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - In response to Michael Murphy's letter on Dec. 20 concerning IHSA only being fiscally responsible: As I understand it, the position the Daily Herald has on the IHSA phot...
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Will we reach across divide or reach back?Dec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - The immigration debate continues at both the local and national level. It is predicted to be one of the key issues in the presidential campaigns in 2008. As we experienc...
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Obama lacks experience for jobDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Barack Obama was sworn in as a Senator Jan. 4, 2005 and Time Magazine designated him "One of the world's most influencial people" less than three months later. Less than...
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Criminality question not hard to answerDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Key to the discussion of illegal aliens is the question of criminality. Some would call sneaking into the United States a "victimless crime" and suggest we should allow ...
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In the interest of some peace, try a Disunited States of AmericaDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - In this season of hope, there is none to be had. The Elgin City Council is insulted that several thousand legal, taxpaying citizens asked them to answer a few questions ...
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An idea that puts exercise to workDec 21, 2007 10:00 pm - A recent letter [Mark Stastny, Dec. 15] urged homeowners to shovel the snow from their walks for those who use them for exercise -- running or walking. Mark Twain once s...
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Thanks for helping out the veteransDec 21, 2007 10:00 pm - On behalf of the Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission, I want to extend a public thank-you to the many organizations who helped in the past month to bring a Christ...
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Saturday Soapbox: 3-year deal deliveredDec 21, 2007 10:00 pm - Nice to see Elgin School District U-46 teachers didn't deliver a strike as a Christmas present for district students and residents. And if they got the attention of an o...
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Saturday Soapbox: Toothless censureDec 21, 2007 10:00 pm - On Tuesday, the Naperville City Council voted to censure fellow Councilman Richard Furstenau. Council members cited a history of disrespectful behavior toward city staf...
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Right-wing groups promote bigotryDec 21, 2007 10:00 pm - Focus on the Family, Concerned Women of America, the Illinois Family Institute, and other groups with access to right-wing airwaves claim not to be bigoted and reactiona...