Cook County Opinion
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Local reflections on Memorial DayJun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - What memories do you have of Memorial Day Weekend? Saturday and Sunday there were parades across our country. Sunday night was the great Memorial Concert honoring our 10...
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How well will we treat our needy?Jun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - At Catholic Charities, we are overwhelmed by requests from so many families because they are hungry, unemployed, or even living out of their cars. A destitute family of ...
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If nothing else, we are well-trainedJun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Ah, it's good the elections are over! The park district has reduced the number of trash cans in Cronin Park to one again. Overflowing on Saturday morning in the middle o...
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Viewers expect, want more from TV newsJun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - More and more, I find myself watching the news on TV in total awe. I can't believe the power of the networks and how they can tell us what's important and what's not. Th...
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Protect our future, support energy billJun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Each year the carbon emission levels keep growing and the effects of global warming are worse. There are many different sources of energy that are not being utilized. T...
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OK, liberals: Can you walk the talk?Jun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - I have four suggestions for liberals who are so determined to convert the rest of us to their way of thinking and all pretty much fall into the category of "walk your t...
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Bolster energy bill vs. Big Oil, pollutersJun 11, 2009 11:00 pm - The House Energy and Commerce Committee recently passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, a bill that will fire the starting gun in the race to build America's...
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U of I clout list must stop immediatelyJun 11, 2009 11:00 pm - We have sent our five children through college without any help from an elected representative and resent sharing the cost of those students who are on the "Category I" ...
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Blame the criminal, not the policeJun 11, 2009 11:00 pm - The mayor, the police chief and police officers did not commit these crimes. The act of murder was committed by citizens. Those responsible were sought out by the law e...
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Go green: Use grass clippings on lawnJun 06, 2009 11:00 pm - To help preserve our environment, grass clippings are good for the lawn because grass is 75 percent water and it will quickly decompose and nourish the lawn with nitroge...