Cook County Opinion
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The real problem behind opiate abuseAug 25, 2016 12:01 am - Once again I pick up the Herald, and lo and behold, another article on the dangers of the evil opiate. Article after article it's the same old song about the evils of op...
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Map amendment needed to fix Illinois politicsAug 24, 2016 1:00 am - I was born and raised and have lived all of my life in the state of Illinois. My children were also born and raised and live here, as well. For decades I've witnessed ...
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Standing up to RussiaAug 23, 2016 1:00 am - After eight years of a tepid Obama administration's foreign policy, we finally have a woman who stood up to a Russian cheater. No, not "reset" Hillary but 19-year-old Li...
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Simple frustrationAug 23, 2016 1:00 am - To all Politicians in Washington, New York, Chicago and Springfield: ENOUGH ALREADY! Jack Halpin Arlington Heights ...
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Editorial: A cop's extraordinary commitment to 'right this wrong'Aug 22, 2016 11:00 pm - In a year when police officers have felt devalued and unappreciated, it's refreshing to hear a story like Mike Nelson's. A Mount Prospect kid who grew up to be a Mount P...
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Rider irritated by encounter on Busse Woods bike pathAug 22, 2016 5:00 am - I just had to express my disappointment in the Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove. While having a peaceful bike ride through Busse Woods on Saturday, I rounded the corner n...
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Wants more grocery choices in Elk GroveAug 22, 2016 5:00 am - It's about time that something should happen to provide Elk Grove residents with another grocery store to shop. Jewel's monopolistic domination compels shoppers to pay h...
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Elk Grove Township residents don't need new taxAug 22, 2016 5:00 am - Tim Burns is continuing his personal crusade to raise taxes on families he claims to be helping. According to the Daily Herald, Mr. Burns recently filed a petition to pl...
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Let's study crossing at Central & BusseAug 22, 2016 5:00 am - I strongly agree with Westbrook teacher Janice Zemaitis and local resident Chuck Bennett about the safety issues at Central and Busse roads. I too am a bike rider who en...
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It's a mistake for city to cave to residentsAug 22, 2016 5:00 am - The Rolling Meadows people have spoken. No South Bay senior housing! Alderman John D'Astice of the 6th ward, who voted against the proposal, suggested though to hire a f...