Cook County Opinion
-
Fire victims moved by great generosityJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - My family, after losing our house and worldly possessions in Saturday's fire, has been totally floored by the kindness of those around us. Having lived in that house for...
-
Braiman supports Hartstein in 59thJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - These are exceptional times, not only for individuals but for all forms of government units, including the state of Illinois. In many ways, the State is at a crossroads,...
-
Young man makes Christmas specialJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - You always hear the bad things about our young people. I want people to know that right here in our local community a lot of good is being done. We know just such a per...
-
Treat challenged employees kindlyJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Recently shopped at Clearbrook Resale Shop in Arlington Heights, and once again was aghast how this one manager spoke to this sweet "mentally challenged" employee. This ...
-
District 15 should revisit bus issueJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - We are writing to inform the public of a decision that has been made by a District 15 employee that deliberately puts a child in harms way. Mr. Walter Doughty, director ...
-
Schaumburg is deaf to taxpayer pleasJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - As one of taxpayers who spoke against proposed property tax, I was very dismayed at the mayor and trustees attitude toward those speaking. One could easily tell by their...
-
Core values make business successfulJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Thanks very much for your reflection on Stuart R. Paddock on 12/26 "The Press in the age of Internet." I earned your 1980 Daily Herald Carrier of the Year award, and I g...
-
District 211 must live within its meansJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - The prior year's levy was $193.6 million. The next year's levy is $194.8 million. That is an increase of $1.2 million. Sorry for being blunt, but that's simply NOT a red...
-
Village not yet facing the unpleasant factsJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - My wife and I attended the village meeting the other night on the imposition of real estate taxes on Schaumburg property. The presentations focused on declining revenues...
-
Act of kindness brightens bad timeJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Right before Christmas Eve we lost a very dear friend and I was on my way to pick up dinner for those of us who gathered to make arrangements. On my way in the rainy sno...