Cook County Opinion
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True progressives not found in SpringfieldDec 07, 2014 4:01 am - Progressive is a word wrongly used to describe some Illinois politicians. An ideal progressive would be a staunch pacifist who wholeheartedly embraces equal rights and r...
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Treasured memories were part of theftDec 06, 2014 4:01 am - I am writing this to all burglars: One of you broke my heart on Nov. 15. I understand that you may be desperate for money - but not necessarily for drugs. I have said pr...
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The SoapboxDec 06, 2014 4:01 am - Whiskers for charity: Who knew that not shaving could feel so good? Gurnee police officials are winking at the department's personal appearance policy to benefit ch...
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GOP is the reason for declining deficitDec 06, 2014 4:00 am - Ms. Harris, your knowledge of American history is lacking ("GOP has no ideas for cutting deficit," Nov. 17). The only time we have had a surplus in the federal governmen...
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Learn the benefits of living in a republicDec 06, 2014 4:00 am - I am responding to the Nov. 11 letter to the editor titled, "Government needs work, but not broken," submitted by a student at Palatine High School. I am happy to see a ...
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Intersections with cameras are the safest aroundDec 05, 2014 4:01 am - I really disagree with your stance on red-light cameras. The safest intersections around are those with red-light cameras. The easiest way to not get a ticket/fine at on...
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Enrollment woes?Bring back football.Dec 04, 2014 11:01 pm - Enrollment woes? Bring back football. The state of Oregon was having the same problem of community colleges trying to beat the enrollment slump in four of thei...
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Why just one group afforded protection?Dec 04, 2014 11:01 pm - Why just one group afforded protection? The state of Illinois may eventually disintegrate from the impact of its unfunded pension liabilities. The state can do not...
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Editorial: Keep municipal business contracts publicDec 04, 2014 4:01 am - As more municipalities get into areas that were once the strict purview of private business, questions arise as to what information is public and what is proprietary. Wh...
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No delivered package is safe anymoreDec 04, 2014 4:01 am - The article on thieves taking packages from front porches gave me a good chuckle. UPS and FedEx just leave it by your door. Years ago, my postal worker would either hi...