Cook County Opinion
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Untangle the legislation to clarify the issuesDec 26, 2021 12:00 am - When developing federal legislation, why is it necessary to package so many things together? There are climate change initiatives, child care tax credits, pre-K care, Me...
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A young Cole Magnus who is all of 3-years-old has a rare disease called Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.Dec 26, 2021 12:00 am - A young Cole Magnus who is all of 3-years-old has a rare disease called Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. The poor kid cannot go out and play due to this nasty health issue,...
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Letter: The power of kind and generous heartsDec 26, 2021 12:00 am - A young Cole Magnus who is all of 3-years-old has a rare disease called Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. The poor kid cannot go out and play due to this nasty health issue,...
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Editorial: State's Attorney Foxx, our non-prosecuting prosecutorDec 25, 2021 1:00 pm - If you ever sit in on a news conference or interview with Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, she makes a good presentation - professional, unflappable, polished. And...
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Letter: Charge the wealthy to recharge EVsDec 25, 2021 12:00 am - Politicians are fond of telling their constituents that rich people and greedy corporations need to pay their fair share. So how come these same politicians gave a very...
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Details key to rating Build Back BetterDec 25, 2021 12:00 am - Two letters appeared in the Dec. 20 Fencepost. One calls for Senate approval of Build Back Better for it's social safety net provisions. That letter must be referencing...
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Group home workers should be paid fair wageDec 24, 2021 12:00 am - If you are a parent of an adult with is a developmentally disabled adult in Illinois, you are too familiar with what Direct Support Professional workers do for all adult...
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Why does Dion mock the red, white and blue?Dec 24, 2021 12:00 am - I enjoy reading Marc Munroe Dion's columns because he is such a curmudgeon. However, his leftist perspective always shines through his cleverly written prose. Case in ...
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Letter: Group home workers should be paid fair wageDec 24, 2021 12:00 am - If you are a parent of an adult with is a developmentally disabled adult in Illinois, you are too familiar with what Direct Support Professional workers do for all adult...
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Editorial: The community and the ESODec 22, 2021 12:00 am - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra has been a source of pride in the community for decades. Founded in 1950, the ESO became a fully professional orchestra in 1985. It was name...