Cook County Opinion
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Sex ed programs must be completeNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - As I am away studying in Rhode Island, I am surprised by the continuing uproar over the Planned Parenthood clinic in Aurora. The deeper issue, however, is something that...
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Kirk leads in fight against terrorismNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - With presidential, senatorial, and congressional elections all occurring in 2008, we must not forget our No. 1 national security issue: terrorism. Congressman Mark Kirk ...
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And what about the Willis family?Nov 12, 2007 10:00 pm - Chuck Goudie really hit the nail on the head in his column of Oct. 29. The first thing I thought of when I read about George Ryan's request for an appeal, which mentions...
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City's Channing site handouts defy logicNov 12, 2007 10:00 pm - Following my recent letter to the Daily Herald, I was astonished to see the Elgin City Council further increased the subsidies to Aspen Homebuilders for the Channing Str...
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Thanks, Wheaton, for helping othersNov 12, 2007 10:00 pm - Make A Difference Day is intended to raise awareness of volunteering, and as such, the City of Wheaton's Community Relations Commission was able to give every citizen of...
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Limbaugh is strong backer of militaryNov 11, 2007 10:00 pm - In reference to William Zipperich's recent letter regarding Rush Limbaugh and the "phony soldiers" controversy, Mr. Zipperich should have further verified his informatio...
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Amusing rhetoric on both sidesNov 11, 2007 10:00 pm - I was very amused at the battle over SCHIP with the rhetoric on both sides. The Bush Republicans claimed that the $35 billion expansion was just too big, while the bi-pa...
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Sick of complaints about teachersNov 11, 2007 10:00 pm - I am sick and tired of people complaining about teachers. If the profession is such a plum one, why is there such a shortage? Prospective teachers are welcome at any age...
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Dist. 57 taxpayers being robbedNov 11, 2007 10:00 pm - To the editor: It was interesting to see in the Daily Herald Schools Report Card that District 57 administrators are ranked the 12th highest paid administrators in the s...
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Pumpkin theft spoils carving nightNov 11, 2007 10:00 pm - To the editor: A couple of weeks ago, the adventure began for my family. The same adventure that we take every year … the search for the perfect carving pumpkins. My hus...