Cook County Opinion
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Quinn deserves the criticism, not RaunerFeb 10, 2014 4:00 am - The primary is only a few weeks away. I've listened to all four candidates and have yet to understand what three of them stand for and how they plan to fix this broken s...
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A strong first term for DuckworthFeb 10, 2014 4:00 am - Fortunately, if you like your U.S. congressional representative, you can keep her. Finally, after two years of Joe Walsh and his obstructionism, we got someone who liste...
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Flawed thinking about religion drives manyFeb 09, 2014 4:00 am - It is sad that anyone seeking government office would believe that homosexuals, through God, can bring bad weather and natural disasters. Such belief comes from concepts...
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Should Chicago Symphony play in a preserve?Feb 09, 2014 4:00 am - Imagine the prospect of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra coming to DuPage County. On its face, who could argue with the idea? Think of the vaunted CSO playing beautiful mu...
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Parking garage meeting concernsFeb 09, 2014 3:40 am - I am writing to express concerns regarding the actions of the Elmhurst Zoning Commission during its open meeting of Jan. 30. This meeting was the public’s opportunity to...
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The SoapboxFeb 08, 2014 4:00 am - Filling the food void: An upside to Dominick's pulling out of the Chicago market? Stores that offer new options for local palates are filling the vacuum. Examples are Jo...
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Judge with a proven track recordFeb 08, 2014 3:40 am - Judge with a proven track record Experience, legal knowledge and integrity are three of the most important factors to ensure that fair and consistent rulings are ma...
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Founders’ statements show religious beliefsFeb 07, 2014 4:00 am - Defending historical record is a good thing. Rewriting it as Michael Lee did in his Feb. 2 letter, “Founders didn’t make a Christian nation,” not so much. Mr. Lee states...
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Battle of the plows on Walden DriveFeb 07, 2014 4:00 am - As another pile of snow settled, and the welcome sound of village snowplows were heard clearing our street. Then came our association’s plow to do some 30 driveways on t...
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Beware the knives in your drawerFeb 07, 2014 4:00 am - I am appalled at the number of knife stabbings that have been reported in the media over the last several weeks. It is obvious that we need strong legislation to control...