Cook County Opinion
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Many figures were polarizing during Vietnam eraJun 10, 2016 1:00 am - I understand that "controversial" can be an effective journalistic style and is used often to stir up the emotions of the subscribers to our newspapers. As a long-time ...
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Staff cuts threaten great post officeJun 10, 2016 1:00 am - Who is responsible for ruining the efficiency of the Prospect Heights Post Office? I have lived in Mount Prospect since 1967 and have always found the Prospect Heights...
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Don't forget where loan crisis startedJun 10, 2016 1:00 am - I recently saw the movie "The Big Short," a very well written, well-acted and informative movie. My only issue is it could have used a few extra minutes at the beginning...
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Dist. 15 board members needed at bargaining tableJun 09, 2016 2:00 pm - Contract negotiation is a give and take that usually ends up with a deal somewhere between what each of the parties wants. That's why it's important for everyone involve...
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Editorial: Hillary Clinton and little girl dreamsJun 09, 2016 5:00 am - Editor's note: This editorial is adapted from one published Aug. 26, 2008, during Hillary Clinton's first race for president. When Hillary Clinton was a youngster in Pa...
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Library plan impact on taxes overlookedJun 09, 2016 1:00 am - The reporter who reported the story on the Fox Valley Library tax hike proposal misses a significant fact that could have caused an attention gathering headline for the ...
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Relationship with teachers is way out of balanceJun 07, 2016 1:00 am - Your editorial pointing out the irresponsible leadership at District 220 is a good start, but we have yet to get to the core issue. The school board and administration ...
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Competition sets wages, not governmentJun 06, 2016 1:00 am - In the May 30 Daily Herald, Denise Brown offers a litany of reasons why her hourly wage of $13.25 for 27 hours worked per week results in take-home pay insufficient to ...
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ECC tuition waivers fall on hard timesJun 06, 2016 1:00 am - Elgin Community College is facing challenging times with the current state budget impasse. As a result, the college has had to re-evaluate all of its expenses to save mo...
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Tollway should stop spending on Route 53 studyJun 06, 2016 1:00 am - Livable Lake County and its members agree with the editorial on May 24th ("Troubling Signs with Route 53's extension at a crossroads") that members of the Illinois tollw...