Cook County Opinion
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Bigger fees are worth cleaner air, waterNov 30, 2014 4:01 am - We mirror the divisiveness we see in our Congress, or perhaps it mirrors our confused state. Congressional representatives don't lead; they follow our lead, and right no...
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Efforts of thousands have saved babies' livesNov 29, 2014 4:01 am - "This news shows what God can accomplish when His people pray," states Shawn Carney, campaign director for the fall "40 Days for Life" event. From Sept. 12 to Nov. 4, 54...
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See someone in uniform? Be sure to say thanks.Nov 29, 2014 4:01 am - Thank you for voting to try to save our state and, more importantly, the country. The hope and change I now have is that our government with our tax dollars will help ou...
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Story of terror lost amid other newsNov 29, 2014 4:01 am - While the U.S. media, including the Daily Herald, has focused recently on immigration and the Ferguson, Mo., grand jury, a story of utter horror and terror has been all ...
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The SoapboxNov 29, 2014 4:01 am - Get the giving spirit: In coming weeks, you'll read plenty of stories about various acts of giving, from schoolchildren delivering canned food to Toys for Tots col...
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Let's enforce the laws we haveNov 29, 2014 4:01 am - Our immigration laws we have served us well. When my cousin came here from Italy, he had to strip down, put all his clothes and luggage in a box then go to the showers. ...
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Editorial: Time for a checkup on red-light camera useNov 28, 2014 4:01 am - Red-light cameras were in the news again last week when the state Supreme Court let stand the Illinois law that allows their existence. A lawsuit had claimed the cameras...
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For 100 years, mother has stood strongNov 27, 2014 12:01 am - This Thanksgiving we definitely will be counting blessings - a whole bunch of them - as our mom will turn 100. Fiercely independent, she lives alone but next door. She h...
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Every day of being alive, well is a giftNov 27, 2014 12:01 am - Listing everything I am thankful for would take up every page of this newspaper, so I will limit it to what I am most grateful for on my favorite holiday. I am grateful ...
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Despite personal loss, much to be thankful forNov 27, 2014 12:01 am - Though my family and I endured a big loss this year, we have a lot to be thankful for. Our mother, Ruth, passed away in March. My faith in the Lord has never been a bigg...