Cook County Opinion
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Understands what families faceMar 28, 2025 4:00 am - As a pediatric ICU nurse practitioner, I see firsthand the challenges families face every day. Whether it’s ensuring children have access to health care, advocating for s...
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Best for period of turnoverMar 28, 2025 4:00 am - It has been my honor and privilege to serve on the Arlington Heights Village Board for the past 34 years including the last 12 as village president. The upcoming election...
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Veterans deserve help of boardMar 28, 2025 4:00 am - Veterans put their lives on the line, yet too many return home to face new battles: PTSD, addiction, homelessness and a system that fails them. Access to mental health ca...
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Vote to protect public safetyMar 28, 2025 4:00 am - There’s still time for voters to support the sheriff, state’s attorney, coroner, public defender, court services, juvenile justice center, county jail and many other depa...
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The facts belie criticism of mayorMar 28, 2025 4:00 am - It’s honestly ridiculous to see how some people completely ignore the reality of what’s happening in Mount Prospect. Mayor Hoefert has done nothing but serve this village...
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Incumbent has served too longMar 28, 2025 4:00 am - We recently had the opportunity along with several of our neighbors to attend a “meet and greet” with Ben Gottlieb, a candidate running for Inverness village president. I...
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Deep roots, passion for communityMar 28, 2025 4:00 am - As a longtime resident of Arlington Heights, I am proud to support Greg Zyck for village trustee in the upcoming April 1 election. Over his 12 years on the Arlington Heig...
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A committed servant leader for mayorMar 27, 2025 4:00 am - I know both mayoral candidates in the Mount Prospect race and like both of them personally. I think I’m quoting Trisha when she said, “It’s nice to have two candidates th...
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Incumbents deserve appreciation, voteMar 27, 2025 4:00 am - I was overjoyed when my son moved his family back to Elk Grove Village, grateful that my grandchildren now benefit from an excellent education in District 54. It does my ...
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Statistics represent people needing helpMar 27, 2025 4:00 am - LGBTQ+ individuals face alarming mental health disparities, with higher rates of depression, suicide and substance use — struggles that affect real people, like my own fa...