Cook County Opinion
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Let's dial back on all that candy-tossingJul 14, 2014 5:01 am - My husband and I haven't been to the Memorial Day parade or the July Fourth parade in Arlington Heights in maybe 10 years. We stopped attending because it just wasn't en...
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Rulings give too much power to religionsJul 13, 2014 5:01 am - I am sadden by the recent Supreme Court rulings. The latest in a misguided zeal to protect religious freedom has now injected religion into the Constitution. The Consti...
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Noise from O'Hare expansion the new realityJul 13, 2014 5:01 am - I would like to take a moment to address the editorial that was published in the Daily Herald on July 2. The Daily Herald supported O'Hare expansion, as did a number of ...
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Scary carnival ride prompts a warningJul 12, 2014 5:01 am - This summer has been one of risks and adventures for my 8-year-old son. Between Six Flags and Wisconsin Dells, he has challenged himself to try daring water slides, dive...
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The SoapboxJul 12, 2014 5:01 am - Now that's standing tall: Fans who saw Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury play the Chicago Sky at Allstate Arena Friday no doubt were impressed by the 6-foot-8...
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Page 1 story on fireflies brightened the dayJul 12, 2014 5:01 am - Every morning I pull my Daily Herald out of its wrapper and peruse the headlines about violence, corrupt politicians, calamity and evil. Thank you for making the lead ar...
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Recycled products not always easy on budgetJul 12, 2014 5:01 am - I remember years ago when recycled plastic milk jugs went beyond school, public and park benches, becoming available to homeowners in the form of outdoor furniture ("Mil...
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Fake email incident is type of bullyingJul 11, 2014 5:01 am - It's a disturbing to read the stupidity of some people. Congressional candidate Susanne Atanus says she didn't send a withdrawal email on June 5. I hope it wasn't a Demo...
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Stop costly, unnecessary runway ideas at private airportJul 11, 2014 5:01 am - While pilots would love to see a longer runway at Chicago Executive Airport for safety, in this case, economically, it just does not make sense. The public will not stan...
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Our nation was built by immigrantsJul 11, 2014 5:01 am - To all of you protesting immigration reform, can we have a reality check? How many of you are Native American? I can see why you don't want any more immigrants: The firs...