Cook County Opinion
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An easy way to fix America's economyDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Instead of giving billions of dollars to companies squandering money on lavish parties and unearned bonuses, do the following: From the stimulus package take 40 million ...
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Disappointed by Foster voteDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Late on Nov. 7, Speaker Nancy Pelosi brought her trillion dollar health care "reform" bill to a vote in the U.S. House-and it passed by a mere two votes. One of the "yes...
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Unemployment was caused by BushDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Someone should remind Mr. Francke that no one - not even Barack Obama - can undo eight years of Bush/Cheney, and especially in a recession year. My reference to "let the...
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Hoffman must keep all police and fireDec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - What a shame that firefighters and police officers must walk through Hoffman Estates neighborhoods to get people to sign a petition to keep jobs and services that have a...
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Track slots idea needs discussionDec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - There are certainly pros and cons to every suggestion of increased gambling in Illinois. And plenty of people to espouse those views. We think we need to hear from them ...
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Look for real answers to U-46 expulsionsDec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - As a retired educator with Elgin Area Unit District 46 I find it interesting to read that a predominantly white teaching corps may be culturally mismatched with minority...
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Cameras nothing more than cash cowsDec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - In the Nov. 16, 2009 letter from Jeffrey Laing, he questions the need for a red-light camera at the westbound lanes of Kirchhoff Road at Plum Grove Road in Rolling Meado...
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Praise for coverage of Dugan trialDec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - I would like to congratulate you on your ongoing coverage of the Nicarico/Dugan issues and the Dugan trial. The issue is complex and very emotional, and I think that you...
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Why didn't Dist. 214 step in to mediate?Dec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - I have a couple of children who participate on athletic teams at Buffalo Grove High School. At the beginning of each sports season we as parents and our children as part...
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A good program deserving of helpDec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - At the recent U.S. Conference of Mayors, Village President Arlene Mulder requested more support for local transit. Hopefully, some of the upcoming Community Development ...