Cook County Opinion
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Look for compromise in Des PlainesApr 10, 2016 1:00 am - What is happening in our local politics mirrors what is happening on state and federal governments. I wonder what would it take to compromise with our opponents? Des Pla...
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LaRoche situation is hardly 'real world'Apr 10, 2016 1:00 am - I could only laugh when I read in Kerry Lester's column of April 4 the comments of the representative of Christian Liberty Academy in regard to the more-than-silly Adam ...
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Haeger Potteries will be sorely missedApr 10, 2016 12:01 am - I was saddened to learn that Haeger Potteries in East Dundee will be closing its doors in May after 145 years. My late father, Irving R. Symonds, Jr., began using Haeger...
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Democrats own state budget problemApr 09, 2016 1:00 am - In a recent Daily Herald article entitled, "Rauner says Madigan won't meet with him" (to solve Illinois' budget problem), I have one comment: The Democrats ARE the probl...
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Democratic leaders know budget is irresponsibleApr 09, 2016 1:00 am - Every responsible individual with a household budget knows that bills need to be paid on time and in full if possible in order to remain solvent and not incur further de...
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Assault on the iceApr 09, 2016 1:00 am - There is something wrong with our society. If I was in a parking lot and hit someone in the face with a stick, I would be arrested for assault. However, a multimillion-d...
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Security at the root of immigration questionsApr 09, 2016 1:00 am - Politicians (and others who have a vested interest) continue their pandering rant about how this nation is a nation of immigrants. They say this whenever anyone dares ra...
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Require everyone to be in Social Security, MedicareApr 09, 2016 1:00 am - The answer is so simple I can't believe the U.S. has not made this law. All people who get paid by tax dollars have to be in Social Security and Medicare. Make sure poli...
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Trump bashing is misguidedApr 08, 2016 1:00 am - Stop it! Stop it already! Enough is enough. This degrading and bashing of Donald Trump has gone far enough and is unheard of. How in the world can we call ourselves Amer...
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Illinois businesses need workers' comp reformApr 08, 2016 1:00 am - As Elk Grove Village mayor and the owner of an insurance business, I understand the vital contribution businesses make to our communities. The taxes and government regul...