Cook County Opinion
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Editorial: Is Hamilton withholding COD records from board opponents?Aug 08, 2015 11:00 pm - The Daily Herald Editorial Board We've been covering local governments in the suburbs for a long time, and from time to time, we've witnessed more than a few political f...
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Reward for consistency is irresponsibleAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - The article on the $22,000 pay increase for the city manager of Des Plaines highlights the weakness of that city council to represent the interest of its citizens. One a...
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Bring pension know-it-alls to justiceAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - The Madigan-led General Assembly has destroyed the economy of Illinois for decades. The illegally purged pension funds, belonging to state employees, must be returned. ...
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Rise above popular thinking on flagAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - Mr. Derek Bonaparte and his girlfriend have an opinion of what the Confederate flag stands for, and they believe the person should have been removed from the race becaus...
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Support campaign funding reformAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - As the race for Congress gears up again in the 10th District, I am startled to see the most recent fundraising figures that suggest that candidates are on track to raise...
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Three ideas to boost respect for policeAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - For every police officer that reminds us of TV characters - Bluebloods comes to mind - there are literally thousands of officers out there that view their badge making t...
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Cartoonist's slip was out of orbitAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - While I appreciate the depiction of Trump as 'way out there,' I was disappointed Jeff Stahler got the positions of Jupiter and Mars reversed. Harold Rossi Hanover Park...
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All or nothing on conceal and carryAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - The current system for conceal and carry in Illinois is a joke. Any establishment just has to post a "no guns" sign in the window and it overrides my conceal and carry r...
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Supreme Court's first strikeoutAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - On August 3, a writer called the Supreme Court out on strikes with their three decisions that he did not like. I'd like to point out that this was the Supreme Court's se...
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Stick to relevant facts on official's payAug 06, 2015 1:00 am - I'm writing in response to Bob Porada's letter regarding the raise approved for the Des Plaines city manager. I agree that the raise seems excessive and will add to pe...