Cook County Opinion
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Questions about Giuliani's recordDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - Let me get this straight. After the 1993 bombing of the WTC -- when he supposedly knew so much about security and stuff -- Rudy Giuliani ignored expert advice and put N...
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We must defeat the enemy of apathyDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - Apathy is the enemy. Our country will only succeed if we pay attention to what our leaders are doing. Our state and local governments will only succeed if we pay attenti...
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Put school break after final examsDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - With winter break coming up, the hype for finals is just starting. Teachers will be pounding high school students like myself with tests. District 211 schools have firs...
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Working moms need child-care assistanceDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Employers need to offer assistance for child care to full-time working mothers. As a single mother myself, I understand the frustration of not having decent, affordable...
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All schools should combat smokingDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - I am writing in response to your article on Nov. 19 called, "Teens encourage classmates not to smoke." I agree with the writer on how Elk Grove High School seniors were...
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We must defeat the enemy of apathyDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Apathy is the enemy. Our country will only succeed if we pay attention to what our leaders are doing. Our state and local governments will only succeed if we pay attenti...
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Peraica counters Stroger budgetDec 10, 2007 10:00 pm - The vitriol and personal attacks that have surrounded the Cook County budget discussions are unfortunate and accomplish little but damage the faith of the taxpayers in o...
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Is teaching really such a breeze?Dec 09, 2007 10:00 pm - In reply to Rosemary Colbert of Schaumburg. Yes, it sure seems that teachers have it good. Full retirement at 55, handsome retirement benefits, only 9 months of work but...
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A tribute to Hyde, a lion of a manDec 09, 2007 10:00 pm - In this high political season, we will do well to remember a lion of a man -- unashamed of his deep faith, unequivocal in his convictions and unparalleled in leadership ...
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Clean, safe water is worth the costDec 09, 2007 10:00 pm - This is in support of the proposed water main improvements for Meadow Knolls in Schaumburg. After receiving the original information from the village of Schaumburg, some...