Cook County Opinion
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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...
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Thank you for the support; best wishes to Unite GlenviewApr 21, 2021 1:00 am - The GLENVIEW NEXT candidates extend their best wishes to the Unite Glenview candidates for their election as Glenview trustees. For the first time in 20 years, voters in...
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Britton: There is more work to be done on gun violence preventionApr 21, 2021 1:00 am - It has been another week filled with heartache as we watched two people of color - one only 13 years old - die at hands of law enforcement. While I continue to believe i...
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Speaking Out: Now that election is over, it's time to focus together on the futureApr 14, 2021 1:00 am - With the local elections over, it's time to reboot our communities The candidates who won and lost, as well as the community, need to focus on looking forward. Congratul...