Cook County Opinion
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Herald's job is to report real newsOct 28, 2007 11:00 pm - It was very disappointing, to say the least, seeing an above-the-fold story on Sherri Shepherd on the front page. Since when is entertainment this important? This story ...
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Prospect Knights thrilled us allOct 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Prospect Knights thrilled us all To the editor: Congratulations to the Prospect Marching Knights on their highly successful 2007 competition season. The band excelled lo...
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Another bad spot for Olympic eventsOct 28, 2007 11:00 pm - The latest news on the Olympic equestrian facilities, as reported by Mick Zawislak, is very frustrating to those of us trying to preserve our forest preserves. While it ...
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Roskam drags feet on global warmingOct 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Peter Roskam has made it clear that he is not in favor of renewable energy by his votes on the Clean Energy Act and the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act,...
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Mismanagement is the real problemOct 28, 2007 11:00 pm - The county board is being asked to vote to dismantle the county forest preserve toboggan slides. Based on personal observation of the Deer Grove toboggan slide operation...
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Drop costly pursuit of death penaltyOct 27, 2007 11:00 pm - In regards to the budget shortfall in DuPage County, before the county goes to the taxpayers for more money I think they need to re-examine some of their current spendin...
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Ailment, apparently contagious, strikes U-46 board againOct 27, 2007 11:00 pm - No more doubt exists. Whatever malady it is that infects the sitting president of any Elgin School District U-46 School Board and turns them into chattering gerbils, Ken...
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Herald hides any good news on IraqOct 27, 2007 11:00 pm - How encouraging to finally read about something (anything, for that matter) positive regarding Iraq (Oct. 24, "Decline in troop deaths continues"). How discouraging to f...
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Children need health-care accessOct 27, 2007 11:00 pm - By vetoing the most recent health care bill, President Bush has denied millions of low-income children access to much-needed health care. Over the last 10 years, the chi...
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Schools reacting well to staph issuesOct 27, 2007 11:00 pm - The numbers are frightening. And hitting too close to home -- in our children's schools. But it's heartening to see that school and health officials -- along with parent...