Cook County Opinion
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After-school programs in Illinois help fight crimeApr 17, 2015 1:00 am - As parents and state's attorneys, we have peace of mind knowing that kids are safe and supervised at school during the day while adults are at work. But we're worried ab...
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Rauner points finger, has few solutionsApr 16, 2015 1:01 am - In addition to teachers, public service workers, unions and Democrats, our new governor also blames the Supreme Court for Illinois' fiscal problems. But, I don't see any...
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Thanks for effort on property taxesApr 16, 2015 1:00 am - Hats off to Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider and a few of his colleagues for proposing that Cook County not raise property taxes. I already pay WAY too much for a...
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We must protect the most vulnerableApr 16, 2015 1:00 am - As a parent of a now young man with special needs, I am calling upon the governor and lawmakers to give careful consideration and reflection to their proposed budget cut...
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COD's reform movement just the beginningApr 16, 2015 1:00 am - Last week, voters went to the polls to start a new beginning at College of DuPage. In the nonpartisan election, three "Clean Slate" reformers were elected as new trustee...
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Editorial: Welcome progress toward consensus on O'Hare noiseApr 15, 2015 1:00 am - "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." For residents living near O'Hare International Airport, adding noise to that Benjamin Frankli...
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Where to draw line is a good questionApr 15, 2015 1:00 am - I heard the president on the radio questioning the legalization of pot saying, "If you legalize pot, aah, where do you draw the line?" Mr. President, I would ask you th...
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Admiring tenacity, but ignoring cutsApr 15, 2015 1:00 am - I was simply distraught with your editorial on Sunday applauding the governor for his upbeat confidence, convincing presentation and infectious command in promoting his ...
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Is expediency key to religious freedom?Apr 15, 2015 1:00 am - Recently there have been letters bemoaning the "fact" religious freedoms are being destroyed because a pizza joint was attacked for refusing to deliver pizzas to a gay w...
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Education, tolerance is the solutionApr 15, 2015 12:01 am - Education, tolerance is the solution In response to an article by Mr. Guagenti, a barber who states he provides haircuts to everyone. He has missed the point. A bak...