Cook County Opinion
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We must be vigilant to control state spendingMay 25, 2019 1:00 am - With one week left in Springfield's regular legislative session, the wheels are spinning. Madigan's supermajority wants new gas, gambling and pot taxes; will increase pr...
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What next?May 24, 2019 1:00 am - Do we now need an investigation into the origin of Barr's investigation into the origin of the FBI's investigation of the Trump campaign's contact with Russians? My head...
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Tired of winning?May 22, 2019 1:00 am - Remember when Donald Trump suggested that we'd all be tired of winning once he was elected? Well, are you? Are you fatigued yet with North Korean missile launches or the...
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Honor moms with aid to Global FundMay 20, 2019 1:00 am - May is the time to give thanks for all the things mothers have given to enrich our lives. Sadly, millions of moms won't be able to celebrate this Mother's Day. HIV is th...
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'Privilege' is tool to protect the presidencyMay 20, 2019 1:00 am - Your Opinion of May 10, Abuse of privilege, concluded that by invoking presidential privilege over the release of the unredacted Mueller Report, President Donald Trump "...
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Focus taxes on those with highest income growthMay 18, 2019 1:00 am - I am a member of the League of Women Voters living in state Rep. Diane Pappas' district. I strongly urge Rep. Pappas to support SJRCA1, the Fair Income Tax amendment. Th...
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Finally, something he really was good atMay 18, 2019 1:00 am - Mr. Trump has now taken the position that his past tax returns, which reflected huge losses during the mid-1980s and 90s, was a sort of "sport" to him, as opposed to poo...
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Editorial board: Community leaders' support for Catlow a welcome effortMay 13, 2019 11:00 pm - The email Catlow Theater owner Tim O'Connor sent to patrons in March was cryptic and concerning. The 92-year-old movie house would be showing the documentary "Apollo 11"...
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Corrupt administration thinks it's above the lawMay 13, 2019 1:00 am - We have a big problem when the current administration thinks they don't have to abide by the law. President Donald Trump said several months ago, "release the full Muell...
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Prioritizing potholes in ElginMay 06, 2019 1:00 am - In the city of Elgin, there are numerous potholes that are not only an annoyance to the community but damaging their vehicles. The city of Elgin should prevent further p...