Cook County Opinion
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Oscar condemnations are misguidedFeb 11, 2016 12:00 am - Dann Gire's Jan. 22 article "How to fix Oscar's diversity problem," is not what I would have expected from a learned film critic. To begin with, his commentary that "Old...
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Another take on Kane Co. loan planFeb 10, 2016 11:01 pm - Here's another take on the preliminary approval by Kane County officials for a loan to St. Charles Township as reported by Mr. Fuller. County treasurer David Rickert sta...
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Endorsement: Roskam for GOP in 6th Congressional DistrictFeb 10, 2016 10:00 pm - For the first time, Republican Congressman Peter Roskam is facing a primary challenge in the 6th Congressional District. And his opponent is trying to make the case that...
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Endorsement: Howland for Democrats in 6th DistrictFeb 10, 2016 10:00 pm - In the Democratic race for Congress from the 6th District, College of Lake County board member Amanda Howland, 63, of Lake Zurich is seeking the nomination against Rober...
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Illinoisans call on Sen. Kirk to 'Protect Our Parks'Feb 10, 2016 10:00 pm - Chicago, Illinois - On Wednesday, hundreds of Northern Illinoisans participated in a statewide call-in day, urging Senator Mark Kirk to continue defending our national, ...
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For Trump, the race is all about himFeb 10, 2016 12:00 am - I am very aware of Donald Trump's following and his huge turnouts when he speaks, although finding out that he boycotted Fox News' debate because he was upset with Megha...
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Gene editing exposes brave new worldFeb 09, 2016 11:01 pm - Wow! The AP Medical Writer was so clinical in describing the gene-editing experiments on human embryos okayed in Britain, so concerned about the possibility of designer ...
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Questions linger on drug rehab facilityFeb 09, 2016 11:01 pm - I have attended the zoning hearing meetings regarding the Maxxam Partners' petition seeking a special-use permit from the Kane County Zoning Board of Appeals at the Glen...
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Editorial: We all benefit from programs like Harper's 'Promise'Feb 09, 2016 10:00 pm - Harper College still has a ways to go before it fully delivers on its promise of free tuition to any high school student who meets certain grade-point and attendance cri...
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Society can't remedy every personal discomfortFeb 09, 2016 12:00 am - Bathroom and locker room use should be dictated by one's genitals, not by how one feels about oneself. Life is chock full of physically and emotionally uncomfortable si...