Cook County Opinion
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Renewal notices are invoices, not remindersFeb 29, 2016 12:00 am - Regarding Jake Griffin's article Feb. 24: Why does the media persist in designating the license plate sticker renewal as a "reminder?" No, it is not a reminder. It is an...
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Beware, interns, if Clinton becomes First ManFeb 27, 2016 11:01 pm - If Hillary becomes POTUS, slick Willy becomes First Man of the USA. Bill will love it. You see, the former president has yet to realize he hasn't been in power for 16 ye...
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Would we really elect Trump?Feb 27, 2016 11:01 pm - I loved the column by Michael Gerson in the Feb. 22 Daily Herald. Though I am a middle of the roader, I completely agree with what he says. Finally someone has hit the ...
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This county candidate rises to the topFeb 27, 2016 11:01 pm - The Republican primary race for DuPage County Board District 4 has generated quite a few robo-calls, mailers, and knocks on our front door these past few weeks. Once you...
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A candidate worthy of our trustFeb 27, 2016 11:01 pm - William Buckley advocated supporting the most conservative candidate who can win. My own spin on this "rule" is to support the most conservative candidate who can win an...
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McConnell shows Republicans' hypocrisyFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - With the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, President Barack Obama has the constitutionally mandated task of nominating his successor. Senate Majority Leade...
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PAC spins fiction in Senate Dist. 26Feb 27, 2016 12:00 am - Every election season, something happens that leaves me shaking my head. This time, it's the mailings I'm getting in the 26th District Republican race from special inter...
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Press protecting do-nothing lawmakersFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - Bravo to Mary L. Vieregg of Wheaton for her well written letter to the fencepost entitled "Will this be elected state officials' legacy?" To date there has been little ...
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Expecting a scolding from the chairmanFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - As a former Kane County Board member, I am embarrassed as I watch with interest the struggle of Coroner Rob Russell, as he deals with the county board and Chairman Chris...
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Justice about more than punishmentFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - Last week, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III wrote an op-ed calling for reforms to our criminal justice system. He wrote that as a result of our "overzealous" drug policies, "no ot...