Cook County Opinion
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Editorial: 'Scenic parkways' might be the road extensions of the futureJul 07, 2019 11:00 pm - With an expansion of Algonquin Road through the Barrington area all be certain in the next few years, Barrington Hills is urging a different approach, and we hope the Il...
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Editorial: Stephens courts trouble serving as both lawmaker, Rosemont mayorJul 06, 2019 2:00 pm - The Daily Herald has long taken a dim view of politicians - even some whom we've liked very much - who undertake to serve in more than one elected position simultaneousl...
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Editorial: It's time to put an end to leaf burningJul 05, 2019 1:00 am - Let's start by stipulating that the way things were done when we were kids isn't necessarily the way things should be done today. We're talking about leaf-burning, and t...
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Editorial: Departing Harper president showed how community college can change the worldJul 01, 2019 5:00 pm - Kenneth L. Ender, now president emeritus of Harper College in Palatine after stepping down last week as president, has to have a good sense for business or he never woul...
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Taxes may expose the real Donald TrumpJun 30, 2019 1:00 am - There is continued discussion and investigation among Democrats regarding Trump to push further with the Mueller Investigation, as well as increased discussion regarding...
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Bridge shows how local politics matterJun 29, 2019 1:00 am - "It does blow me away that this would be the circumstance," said Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen with regards to the Longmeadow Toll Bridge project not receiving...
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Compassionate thinking will help solve problemsJun 29, 2019 1:00 am - There's competitive thinking and compassionate thinking. The contrast between them, considered practically, can lead to a political healing and resolution of the anti-Am...
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Taxpayers don't have bottomless pocketsJun 29, 2019 1:00 am - I am sorry I backed JB for governor. It seems that every time he opens his mouth, it costs the taxpayers more money. The fuel tax is beyond fair - an additional 19 cents...
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Support for relay helped fight against cancerJun 29, 2019 1:00 am - The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Northern DuPage and NW Cook County wishes to thank all those who supported its Annual Relay For Life June 7. We dedicated...
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Chamber's position on climate change welcomeJun 24, 2019 1:00 am - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, no liberal organization, recently issued a statement, "Addressing Climate Change." In the statement, the Chamber acknowledges that the "cli...