Cook County Opinion
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Blame humanity's dark side, not religionOct 11, 2014 5:01 am - This is a response to "Religion continues its path of tragedies" by James D. Cook published recently in Your Views. Mr. Cook is correct in calling attention to the "dark...
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Renew focus on abuse of performance drugsOct 11, 2014 5:01 am - Several National Football League players have been accused of domestic abuse. The child abuse is being explained as the result of an attempt to impose discipline, using ...
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Endorsement: Crespo for his positive record in House Dist. 44Oct 11, 2014 1:01 am - The 44th House District - covering parts of Hoffman Estates, Streamwood, Hanover Park and Schaumburg - has a groundbreaking race this November. Two candidates with Hispa...
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House District 55: MoylanOct 11, 2014 1:01 am - Two years ago, we endorsed Marty J. Moylan for the state legislature, impressed that in three and a half short years as Des Plaines mayor he pushed through painful cuts ...
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Endorsement: Munger in House Dist. 59Oct 11, 2014 1:01 am - There are some votes in a highly partisan state like Illinois that are so egregious that lawmakers need to be held accountable for them. One such vote was a bill in May ...
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No guarantee of freedom from religionOct 10, 2014 1:01 am - In reference to the Sept. 27 letter by Timothy Matta, I beg to differ with his commentary. He claims that "Islam and Christianity directly lead to no less than honor kil...
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Sports too commercial to enjoy anymoreOct 10, 2014 1:01 am - Barry Rozner was right on the mark with his column suggesting new projects for Major League Baseball officials. His column should be etched in stone for the benefit of e...
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Endorsements: Foster for Congress, Dist. 11Oct 10, 2014 1:01 am - Ask Bill Foster how he's viewed among his Congressional colleagues and he says he's looked at as the "science guy." No matter the issue, he says, there's usually a techn...
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Seeking ways to help victims of violenceOct 10, 2014 1:01 am - I am a 76-year-old retired elementary teacher with bachelor's and master's degrees. I was a professional teacher for 25 years. I am still mentally sharp and a lifelong l...
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Endorsement: Roskam for Congress, Dist. 6Oct 10, 2014 1:01 am - In Peter Roskam, voters in the 6th Congressional District know who they have: a knowledgeable, conservative GOP voice with eight years of experience in the U.S. House. C...