Cook County Opinion
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Promises were broken on road fundingJun 06, 2014 5:01 am - Illinois state Rep. Elaine Nekritz proposed using the gas taxes to fund Illinois road construction going forward, as reported in the Daily Herald on May 22. As I recall,...
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Editorial: Cherish the stories of D-Day veteransJun 06, 2014 5:01 am - A break in the weather was all they needed. Allied forces, emboldened by months of preparation, would soon blitz the shores of Normandy in a forceful campaign to reclaim...
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Artificial definitions of marriage perilousJun 05, 2014 5:01 am - I am confused by the flow of Richard Cohen's recent column, "The normal heart - cure for homophobia" (May 21). My interpretation of what he wrote is that universal accep...
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Child sex abuse led to girl's murderJun 05, 2014 5:01 am - Someone just said to me that Amber Creek was the victim of bad parenting. It was painful to hear that said. While her parents faced many problems, she was led to her dea...
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Editorial: Positive steps toward diversity, equalityJun 05, 2014 1:00 am - The more things change, the more they stay the same. The lessons from that adage are why we must celebrate and acknowledge positive change in ways large and small when ...
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Road striping near I-90 off the markJun 05, 2014 12:01 am - Road striping near I-90 off the mark Has anyone but me noticed the road work that was completed in Elgin off Duncan Avenue under the I-90 tollway? Who inspects then...
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Man's honesty brightens dayJun 04, 2014 5:01 am - Your readers need to know about the honesty and goodness of people. Today, my wife, Lynne, and I met at the Schaumburg Home Depot. We drove in separate vehicles. She pur...
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Who are you trying to help, Mr. Speaker?Jun 04, 2014 5:01 am - In a published report last month, Michael Madigan clearly displays his disdain for businesses. "I'm not here for employers ..." says Madigan, as he pushes for a minimum ...
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Editorial: Retail shop flap an image issue for West DundeeJun 04, 2014 1:01 am - A lovely section of historic Second Street in West Dundee four years ago was given the title, "Best Block in America," by the "Good Morning America" TV show. That neighb...
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Let's investigate the bigger issuesJun 03, 2014 5:01 am - I have a question for all those Republicans who want answers pertaining to the Benghazi attack. True, it was a tragedy, but why are there no calls for investigations abo...