Cook County Opinion
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"Celebrity Apprentice," The SequelSep 14, 2019 1:00 am - And another one bites the dust. In this case, it's Mr. John Bolton, the nation's national security adviser. While no one should be surprised at this latest fiasco, as th...
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Give fireworks a rest after the FourthSep 09, 2019 1:00 am - As I was sitting on our porch Sept. 1, I was able to listen to fireworks exploding for maybe one half-hour. I'll have to admit that it was only intermittent, but still …...
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Taxi rides provide illumination about crisis of immigrationSep 09, 2019 1:00 am - By Bill Decker Guest columnist When I read or hear stories about the current immigration crisis on the U.S. southern border, the word "cacophony" frequently comes to min...
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A united AmericaSep 08, 2019 1:00 am - A slogan and a challenge: Democrats - a 2020 Vision for a United America: A Clean Climate, a Living Wage, Health Care, Justice for All in Peace. That's a program and a p...
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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...