Cook County Opinion
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School uniforms could reduce problems for kidsNov 21, 2014 4:01 am - I am Rohan. I want to tell you about uniforms. I think that students should have uniforms. I say that because a lot of bullying is happening in school, and kids are gett...
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Predictions on what the GOP might doNov 20, 2014 11:01 pm - Now that the shoe is on the other foot (Republicans), let's see what they will do. • Impeach Obama • Destroy the Affordable Care Act in spite of the fact that seven mill...
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Byrne was tenacious, courageous as mayorNov 20, 2014 4:00 am - I met Jane Byrne on several occasions. She was a tough cookie and a remarkable woman, especially for her time. Following our very first meeting I may have been the first...
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Lame duck politicians can do damageNov 20, 2014 4:00 am - Now that the elections are over, it will be interesting to see which unpopular bills are pushed through by those who are leaving. Note which lame duck politicians who no...
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Duckworth series sent inspiring messageNov 20, 2014 4:00 am - I wanted to thank you for running the series of articles on Tammy Duckworth's military career and her remarkable recovery from horrific war injuries. Her strength and co...
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Obama 'failures' didn't come trueNov 19, 2014 11:01 pm - Obama 'failures' didn't come true I just returned from the Florida panhandle. The beach is sugar white sand, the water a stunning turquoise. The Louisiana oysters l...
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DuPage GOP takes credit for Dem ideaNov 19, 2014 11:01 pm - Springfield legislators can take a lesson or two from the DuPage Republicans in how to take advantage of an issue raised by one of their opponents. The Republicans on th...
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Retreat from ads starts with a bookNov 19, 2014 4:00 am - After months of campaign ads, they finally stopped on Nov. 3. Is there really a need to have started Black Friday ads on Nov. 4? I think I will just read books until Jan...
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Disconnect between votes for Rauner, initiativesNov 19, 2014 4:00 am - Illinois had a few ballot initiatives, and one involved the minimum wage. Sixty-seven percent of the people in Illinois voted to increase the minimum wage from $8.25 to ...
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Editorial: 'No Refusal' DUI crackdowns are useful toolNov 18, 2014 10:00 pm - Kane County has started its own holiday tradition, one that has the potential to save lives. It's a tradition that we'd like to see expanded in other suburban areas as w...