Cook County Opinion
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Dist. 62 Foundation benefit a big successMar 17, 2014 5:01 am - On Feb. 21, the School District 62 Foundation Board hosted a benefit dinner at Café la Cave in Des Plaines. On behalf of the children in the District 62 schools, the Fou...
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The perpetually interfering DemMar 16, 2014 5:01 am - Dear state Sen. Dave Koehler: The Democratic Party portrays itself as for the common man, the protector of blue collar workers. It appears that's a ruse and the purpose ...
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Anyone's beliefs can be seen as a religionMar 16, 2014 5:01 am - Freedom of religion is the concept that all people person has the right to decide for themselves what they wish to believe. Separation of church and state is the concept...
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Protect human life starting at conceptionMar 16, 2014 5:01 am - In response to Berna Gingras' opinion titled "Put women's right to health care first" in the Feb. 24 "Your Views," I agree that all people have a right to health care, b...
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Medical marijuana rule proposal is unjustMar 15, 2014 5:01 am - On your recent article titled "Do guns, pot mix?" I am unaware of any case in which use of a medically prescribed drug requires one's right to gun ownership be taken awa...
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Media bias has shaped the nationMar 15, 2014 5:01 am - As of late the president has been making some jaw-dropping statements. On Benghazi, "Our first concern is for our people's safety." On the IRS scandal, "There isn't a sm...
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Consider giving up meat for LentMar 15, 2014 5:01 am - Years ago Christian children tended to "give up" candy during Lent, which was an age-appropriate action, but as we grow older our Lenten observances change. As a nutriti...
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Problems with term limits are with us nowMar 15, 2014 5:01 am - In your March 8 issue was an article about term limits for our elected House and Senate members. It was interesting for what it didn't say. Members of both parties wa...
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Pension packages of others are weighing on seniorsMar 15, 2014 5:01 am - I read the article about the retiring Buffalo Grove High School principal, and what a great job she did for 39 years. I have no doubt that she was a wonderful teacher. T...
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The SoapboxMar 15, 2014 4:00 am - Time's almost up: Sure, it's nice to be able to get out early to turn in your ballot, but still, there's something magical about Election Day. The state and nation ...