Cook County Opinion
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Editorial: Governor's influence could help in fight to save Arlington ParkMay 29, 2021 2:00 pm - It's never a bad idea to start doing the right thing. Here's an opportunity for Gov. J.B. Pritzker on a matter of particular interest to the suburbs: Take a look at Arli...
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Speaking Out: Bipartisan support needed to work toward stability in IsraelMay 27, 2021 1:00 am - The recent fighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas raises many questions to me - as an American, a Jew and someone who lived in Israel as a kid and has been back sever...
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Letter: Government shouldn't dictate cost of medicationsMay 26, 2021 1:00 am - The Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act purports to set requirements and establish programs to, among other things, regulate the prices of prescription drugs, he...
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Letter: Here's the reality that young Asian-Americans are facing every dayMay 26, 2021 1:00 am - Last week, President Biden signed off on a bill meant to address the rise in Asian American hate crimes. Here's why that isn't enough. It's a given that hate is becoming...
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Op-ed: Pass TEAACH Act to ensure accurate representation of Asian-Americans in curriculumMay 26, 2021 1:00 am - History is the recognition of past events. It is an ongoing story of human progress, a story interwoven with successes and failures of societies that have come before us...
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Speaking Out: It's time for Congress to come together on infrastructureMay 19, 2021 1:00 am - There is little dispute across our nation that we have infrastructure needs that must be met. What should be included when we talk of infrastructure? The very definition...
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Time is brain when it comes to stroke? So is teamMay 18, 2021 11:00 pm - By the end of Stroke Month this May, you'll likely hear this axiom that helps guide how we think about treating this life-threatening condition: "Time is Brain." We've b...
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Let's keep our eye on SpringfieldMay 06, 2021 1:00 am - The work to be done in Springfield during the next month is of great significance. Most significant is the budget. In addition, there is the final crunch to act on bills...
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Editorial: The need to put the brakes on street racing and other dangerous drivingMay 05, 2021 1:00 am - Street racing and excessive speeding are not new problems. For as long as there have been cars, people have been trying to make them go faster. But that doesn't change a...
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Editorial: Become an advocate to raise awareness, help prevent child abuseApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - National Child Abuse Prevention Month ends Friday. The work, however, on behalf of abused and neglected children, doesn't stop. Ever. At noon Thursday at the Kane County...