Cook County Opinion
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Rauner not working for the peopleMay 07, 2016 1:00 am - I am going to start the proceedings by saying the time is now to impeach Governor Rauner, he is not a leader, he is not working for the people of Illinois. Okay, the Rep...
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Honor Flight was humbling, preciousMay 07, 2016 1:00 am - Recently, I had the privilege of being one of over two dozen veterans who were able to partake in the Lake County Honor Flight to Washington, I am a World War II vetera...
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Some top reasons to oppose TrumpMay 06, 2016 1:00 am - Why is Trump bashed? Here's a start. Did you know: The border wall was actually begun years ago, by Congress. Only Congress can fund more. That will happen, Trump or no...
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Blame one-year governor but not state's Democrats?May 06, 2016 1:00 am - Which political party has a super majority in both the Illinois House and Senate? How many years has one party controlled the power in Illinois? How long has it really t...
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Gas price fluctuation more than bafflingMay 06, 2016 12:00 am - Help me understand what is going on with these vacillating gas prices. The other day I was driving south from Elgin on Randall Road and the first thing I notice is Shell...
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Law, justice not the sameMay 05, 2016 1:00 am - I appears that Dennis Hastert was realistically sentenced for crimes committed long ago. Letter of the law, probably not. Justice served, I think so. Years ago, O.J. Si...
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Get law breakers' attentionMay 05, 2016 1:00 am - There are no fewer drivers operating cellphones while driving since the 'law' was enacted prohibiting it. Obviously, the message is a bit clouded. How about six-month li...
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Budget impasse threatening public safetyMay 04, 2016 1:00 am - As the president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, I am very concerned that the budget impasse in Springfield is sidelining some of the most effective, re...
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Good to see increased coverage of lacrosseMay 04, 2016 1:00 am - Thank you for the excellent article "How Lacrosse Became an IHSA Sport" on April 26. You are correct that the sport is booming and growing in popularity. While originall...
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Editorial: Hopes for a new life for Lakewood buildingsMay 03, 2016 11:00 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserve is packing up and soon will be vacating the historic farm site in Lakewood Forest Preserve. The renowned Curt Teich Postcard Archive wil...