Cook County Opinion
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Saturday SoapboxAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Thinking and acting locally: Harsh experience, from 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina, has made it clear that local response will be absolutely critical in future disasters, whe...
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Saturday SoapboxAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Swifter justice: The six-month reviews are in, and they are generally positive for the Lake County Circuit Court's reorganization of its misdemeanor cases. Where misdeme...
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Attitudes must shift on teen drinkingAug 02, 2007 11:00 pm - When it comes to teen drinking, there are a few common "solutions" that all miss the problem. A recent Daily Herald article on the alcohol-related deaths in Deerfield ma...
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All but done deal, but show up anywayAug 02, 2007 11:00 pm - A letter was sent to the residents of East Dundee, inviting us to a meeting of the village board to update us about the proposed development at Routes 72 and 25, commonl...
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Don't pull license when pulled overAug 02, 2007 11:00 pm - In Illinois, you need a license to drive. But you also need that license to board an airplane. Or to get a marriage license. There are occasions when you must show a dri...
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Paying for more than just a textbook?Aug 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Financially beleaguered college students and parents bled dry by skyrocketing tuition probably won't be thrilled to find their favorite institution of higher learning is...
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Where have we heard this before?Aug 01, 2007 11:00 pm - I'm confused about something. This guy? This Pope Benedict XVI who says his church is the only true church? Which one is he? Sunni or Shiite? Ed Jordan Arlington Heights...
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One green move: Enforce speed limitsAug 01, 2007 11:00 pm - State and municipal governments talk of going green and setting a good example in hopes that Washington will see positive results. I haven't seen or heard anything about...
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Volunteering helps in so many waysAug 01, 2007 11:00 pm - The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has been assisting non-profit agencies throughout McHenry and Kane counties since 1987, when Senior Services Associates a...
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Let's condemn and halt all dog fightingAug 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Cruel and inhumane dog fighting is flourishing and infiltrating the suburbs. The violent and immoral criminals affiliated with dog fighting are profiting through gamblin...