Cook County Opinion
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Letter on teacher salaries off baseSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - To the editor: This letter is to take issue with the defamatory inaccuracies perpetuated by Mr. Steve Safley's recent letter attacking the teachers of District 211. His ...
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Morris has backing of many veteransSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - I want the candidates opposing Kirk Morris in the election to know that he has the support of veterans like myself in the 8th district. I am a veteran Marine who's serve...
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Abortion is legal, dog fights are notSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - This is in response to the Sept. 18 letter headlined "Inconsistencies are disturbing." Why are people making the comparison of dog fighting to abortion? Dog fighting is ...
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Every hospital needs hospice unitSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - I am compelled to write this letter because my husband recently passed away in a local hospital. I was appalled at the lack of care he received during his last days of l...
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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 ...