Cook County Opinion
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AP story unfairly singles out teachersNov 02, 2007 11:00 pm - A recent Daily Herald front page was more than a little tabloidy with the side headline of "Dirty little secrets." The AP sexual crimes story announced a "wide spread pr...
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Soapbox: Making amendsNov 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Congratulations to the four-member majority of the Grayslake Elementary District 46 board that voted this week to reduce debt interest payments in order to save taxpayer...
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Soapbox: And this time he means it!Nov 02, 2007 11:00 pm - When federal Judge Michael Mason again extended the deadline for discovery in the discrimination lawsuit filed against Elgin School District U-46, you could almost feel ...
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Exorbitant fee for seeking informationNov 02, 2007 11:00 pm - On Sept. 28, I made a Freedom of Information request to the DuPage County Election Commission. On Oct. 1, I spoke with the commission's assistant director, Doreen Nelson...
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Soapbox: Lawsuit presents a conflictNov 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Naperville City Councilman Richard Furstenau, who earlier this year was acquitted of striking a Naperville police officer, has every right to file a federal civil rights...
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Soapbox: Turbulent forecastNov 02, 2007 11:00 pm - They call it stormy Monday but Tuesday will probably be just as bad for DuPage Republicans running for county board. Monday marks the deadline for candidates to file in ...
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What has become of land of the free?Nov 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Years ago, John McCain wrote a book titled "Worth Fighting For" praising the greatness of the United States of America. Good for him. I shared that sentiment most of my ...
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Herald hides news favorable to U.S.Nov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - I see the good news that U.S. troop deaths are continuing to decline in Iraq. Where did I read this? On the front page of The Daily Herald? Of course not. The story was ...
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How far out of touch can our leaders be?Nov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Have you ever wondered just what your elected officials thinks of his country? What he is doing to protect you and this great country? Practically nothing. He has to be...
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With aid must go accountabilityNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - The ability to move people has been a major factor in the success and growth of our current economy. When I grew up in Chicago, you could take a bus just about anywhere ...