Cook County Opinion
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Retiree can't bear District 301 tax billSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - I am requesting a reduction of my school taxes via my county property taxes for the following reasons: 1. This year's school tax was $6,370. This is 70 percent of my pro...
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Change sports culture to avert violenceSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Today hockey will be played in professional and youth sports arenas. And thousands of youngsters and pro athletes will enjoy the competition without getting hurt. Someti...
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Homecoming story needs clarificationSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Due to Thursday's (Sept. 20) article in the Daily Herald regarding Buffalo Grove High School's homecoming activities, I want to clarify a few items. The Buffalo Grove Hi...
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No one wants to take responsibilitySep 21, 2007 11:00 pm - Slowly, but surely, I am losing faith in humanity, of their values, or lack of thereof. I am sick and tired of hearing excuses, alibis, pointing the finger elsewhere or ...
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Soapbox: Red hot chili peppersSep 21, 2007 11:00 pm - An autumn without a chili cook-off is like a summer without fireworks, a winter without sledding, a spring without tulips. You know -- virtually pointless. No wonder, th...
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Soapbox: A quieter, cleaner waitSep 21, 2007 11:00 pm - We need more people like Polly Rerko, who thought up a good idea and, with the help of school officials, implemented it. The St. Charles mother of two watched every day ...
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U.S. should work for global justiceSep 21, 2007 11:00 pm - Tyranny does not abide forgiveness and is the scourge of the world. We are all called to bring peace to our individual lives, our families, our communities and the world...
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An advanced case of self-importanceSep 21, 2007 11:00 pm - Presuming that the letter signed by Penny Novy, Buffalo Grove (Fence Post, Sept. 6, 2007) is not a put-on, I fail to understand how an alleged adult could so seriously m...
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Shoe may one day be on the other footSep 21, 2007 11:00 pm - Gee, it must be a hassle for Penny Novy (Fence Post, Sept. 6) to get what she needs done on her limited schedule. Senior citizens are in her way at the stores. Or, child...
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Soapbox: Homecoming challengeSep 21, 2007 11:00 pm - High schools throughout the area will be celebrating homecomings over the next couple of weeks, and that means all administrations will be on full alert for excessive mi...