Cook County Opinion
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Bittersweet farewell to Huffo the ClownMay 04, 2015 5:00 am - When I moved to Rolling Meadows almost 60 years ago I became a part of the Herald, first as a subscriber, then a contributor and even a part-time employee in the "once a...
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Another successful Hanover Township job fairMay 04, 2015 5:00 am - On behalf of the Hanover Township officials, staff and all of our volunteers, I would like to thank the 65 area businesses and community partners that made the fourth an...
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Letter to Editor: Rauner trying to fight old wrongsMay 04, 2015 1:00 am - Predictably, long knives are now aimed at Governor Rauner as he reveals spending cuts necessary to fill holes in the fraudulent budget previously approved by Governor Qu...
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Letter to Editor: Sprinklers not worth the costMay 04, 2015 1:00 am - Sprinklers not worth the cost The Daily Herald recently suggested that communities reconsider their opposition to residential fire sprinklers. Let's agree but do it...
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Letter: Unrestricted donations destroy democratic processMay 04, 2015 1:00 am - Billionaires are flooding our nation with money to determine who will represent the Republican party in the 2016 election. Sadly, I don't expect those same billionaire...
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Editorial: Home kindergarten prep important to good start in schoolMay 03, 2015 5:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Education experts have a message for the parents of children waiting to start kindergarten: Preparation must begin at home. That means paren...
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Letter to Editor: Politicians get what politicians wantMay 02, 2015 7:23 am - Let me understand, the Mayor of Chicago and the President of the Illinois State Senate want to take park land from the people in order put up buildings that no one gets ...
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Letter to editor: Rauner just fixing past mistakesMay 02, 2015 7:03 am - It's budget season, and there's a 4-letter word being used that makes many politicians cringe: cuts. Don't blame Governor Rauner for the cuts. For decades this state h...
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Letter to the Editor: A historic story about Portillo'sMay 02, 2015 6:45 am - A historic story about Portillo's Was fun to read the story in the April 25 Daily Herald about Helen Diekman, age 99, and her secret to her longevity, namely "Porti...
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Letter to editor: Helping, hurting animalsMay 01, 2015 6:01 am - A recent Daily Herald page 1 story featured a woman devoted to caring for adopted, aging cocker spaniels. From experience, I know older pets require attention, care and ...