Cook County Opinion
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Invalid pot objectionsSep 06, 2019 1:00 am - The legalization of marijuana has led to extensive discussions and multiple articles about its safety, the risk of addiction, how to regulate sales and the dangers of dr...
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Retiring parks director will be missedSep 06, 2019 1:00 am - Recently, I attended a farewell party for Bob Cole, long-time director of public works for Carpentersville. At the event he was lauded for the many things he was involve...
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Civilized pinSep 04, 2019 1:00 am - Many of us older people remember the Vietnam war era when the reputation of the United States was odious all over the world and at home, too. Frequent overseas travelers...
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The president as adolescent bullySep 01, 2019 1:00 am - I am a retired teacher who taught junior high and high school students with social and behavioral deficits for over 30 years. I had to write hundreds of IEP's (individua...
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Editorial: Are these the final days of Arlington Park?Aug 31, 2019 2:00 pm - If nothing else, Churchill Downs Inc. surely has captured the attention of local officials and lawmakers with its announcement that it will not seek the casino license i...
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Immigrants are invited, not breaking inAug 31, 2019 1:00 am - A recent letter to the editor concerning illegal immigration asked the question, "If someone broke into your house, would you invite them to stay?" I had a hard time arg...
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Lake County Women's Coalition to host Equality EventAug 26, 2019 11:00 pm - This year marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote. In celebration of this event, the Lake County Women's Coali...
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'Free press' has hatred for presidentAug 24, 2019 1:00 am - The Daily Herald opinion of Friday, Aug. 16, echoes the same theme of a year ago, namely President Donald Trump describes the "free press" as "enemies of the people." Th...
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Suppors diversity on police departmentAug 22, 2019 1:00 am - The Daily Herald article of Aug. 7 did not give a complete rendering of the Arlington Heights Village Board meeting of Aug. 5 or an indication of all who were present at...
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Democratic Women of DuPage County to host panel on sexual assault Aug. 25Aug 20, 2019 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Aug. 25, the Democratic Women of DuPage County will host "Shining a Light on Sexual Assault in DuPage County" from 3 to 5 p.m. at 500 Oakmont Lane in Westmont...