Cook County Opinion
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Election will have consequences on abortionMar 05, 2016 12:00 am - In 1776, America's founders gathering in Philadelphia drafted our Declaration of Independence, followed 11 years later by our constitution. The Declaration's seminal lin...
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End the sniping, talk about the issuesMar 05, 2016 12:00 am - It used to be that running for president was a honor. It used to be that candidates would argue whose policies were the best for our citizens and how they would move thi...
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Here's a different take on the candidatesMar 05, 2016 12:00 am - This is in response to a letter written by Dolores Yurkowski on Feb. 25. She described Rubio as too slick (I have to admit, he's a good-looking guy. Very polished, grea...
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Some government units cooperate alreadyMar 05, 2016 12:00 am - Some taxing districts have been sharing and working together for years, Take a look at Bartlett, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Carol Stream, West Chicago, South Elgin, Elgin...
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Geyer opinion on birth control ridiculousMar 05, 2016 12:00 am - Georgie Anne Geyer's assertion that the Catholic Church's opposition to birth control is the reason for overpopulation which is resulting in the massive flood of refugee...
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Sticker reminders not that difficultMar 05, 2016 12:00 am - Is Jesse White asleep at the wheel? Isn't the Secretary of State supposed to help us with Department of Transportation issues? The way I see it, he has not done a very g...
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Why won't Roskam support Fair Tax bill?Mar 05, 2016 12:00 am - I plan to vote for Peter Roskam's opponent. Two reasons for my decision. First is, over the past few years I have tried to get Mr. Roskam to tell me why he has not added...
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This candidate a better fit for IllinoisMar 05, 2016 12:00 am - I find it amusing when an earnest Republican, perhaps even a pro-lifer, says he is voting for Mark Kirk, holding his nose, because, "We can't afford to lose that Republi...
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This widow will vote for Roselle schoolsMar 05, 2016 12:00 am - This widow will vote for Roselle schools I will vote yes for the Roselle District 12 Referendum. Here's why. I'm a 77- year-old widow on a fixed income. Obviously. ...
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Look at your license for daily reminderMar 05, 2016 12:00 am - In regards to Mr. Herling's post on March 3, entitled How does governor get the reminder?," I'm reminded every day when my sticker expires. It's printed right on the sti...