Cook County Opinion
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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...
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Speaking Out: One verdict doesn't fix the problemApr 28, 2021 1:00 am - The killing of George Floyd last May was horrific to watch - and many of us did - seeing officer Chauvin's knee on a Black man's neck for 9½ minutes. After the many oth...
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Editorial: Craig Johnson's ill-conceived rush back to normalApr 24, 2021 2:00 pm - We have long been fans of Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson, for the most part at least. We've found him to be innovative, daring and responsive. He climbs mountains...
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Editorial: Streaming government meetings should be basic expectationApr 23, 2021 1:00 am - In the face of some criticism that the Northwest Suburban High School District 214 school board and administration are not transparent enough with the public, board Pres...
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Unite Glenview is ready to get to workApr 22, 2021 1:00 am - To the Residents of Glenview: This year's election was unlike any other in recent history in Glenview. Over 7,000 residents participated in the April 6 municipal electio...