Cook County Opinion
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Apply for VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1307 scholarshipsAug 25, 2013 11:00 pm - The Ladies Auxiliary to Elgin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1307 is now accepting scholarship applications. All applicants must attend middle school in Elgin for the P...
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ID cards needed for voters, tooAug 25, 2013 5:00 am - I read in the Daily Herald that the Rivers Casino is Des Plaines is to host “The Price Is Right” tryouts. Naturally there are age requirements, and one needs a valid ide...
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Why should Congress get a better deal?Aug 25, 2013 5:00 am - On Aug. 7, I went to see Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth at the Streamwood Community Health Center for her “Congress at Your Corner.” She had eight people with her. I aske...
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A carpe diem approach to Social SecurityAug 25, 2013 5:00 am - A carpe diem view of Social Security I refute an article recently published in The Wall Street Journal stating that people should not take Social Security at the ag...
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Go after the people who harm animalsAug 25, 2013 4:40 am - I’ve been an advocate for animals my entire life and rescued abandoned and abused felines in Kane County for 30 years. I can’t sit idly by and do nothing about the inequ...
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The SoapboxAug 24, 2013 5:00 am - Stick with tradition: Perhaps you noticed the U.S. team was beaten soundly in the 2013 Solheim Cup by the Europeans. That follows their loss in 2011 in Ireland, which fo...
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Forgetfulness is no reason to panicAug 24, 2013 5:00 am - Regarding the article on Alzheimer’s on Aug. 19, I am no stranger to this devastating disease. My mother died of Alzheimer’s at 75. Her symptoms first appeared at age 59...
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Gays, Olympics an artificial issueAug 24, 2013 4:40 am - Gays, Olympics an artificial issue “Reform: Obama against Winter Olympic boycott” in Aug. 8 newspaper. People, what are you thinking? Does every gay and lesbian hav...
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Driving deserves your full attentionAug 23, 2013 5:00 am - I have instructed more than 245 driver safety classes, and it is good to see that the state is trying to do something about distracted driving by enacting a law against ...
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Youthful mistake can follow one for lifeAug 23, 2013 4:40 am - Youthful mistake can follow one for life I would like to comment on St. Viator alcohol testing. The testing will be done by an outside company. How will the test re...