Cook County Opinion
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‘Help,’ ‘alternatives’ abortion key wordsJul 17, 2013 4:40 am - ‘Help,’ ‘alternatives’ abortion key words The most important words in Michael Gerson’s column on abortion are, “persuasion and the provision of alternatives.” Recri...
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U.S. government not the model for allJul 16, 2013 5:00 am - I am totally in agreement with Richard Cohen’s July 10 column (“Maybe Egypt doesn’t really need a democracy”). We are still working on our democracy, as he mentioned, af...
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Flat tax is most fair for IllinoisJul 16, 2013 5:00 am - Taxpayers beware! The drum beat has begun for the campaign to launch a graduated state income tax in Illinois. We’ll be hearing more about it in the upcoming 2014 electi...
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Editorial: A first step toward Lake Arlington trail safetyJul 16, 2013 5:00 am - The Arlington Heights Park District has gotten a lot of advice in the past few weeks. Since the bike/pedestrian accident at Lake Arlington on June 18 that resulted in th...
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Jul 16, 2013 4:40 am - Thanks for the insight on alpacas I just want to thank Susan and Ron Waldron for opening up their Alpaca farm to the public through an open house they hosted recent...
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July 5 was a magical night for RoselleJul 16, 2013 4:40 am - July 5 was a magical night for Roselle Friday, July 5 was a magical night in Roselle. Through the efforts of individual residents (some children), businesses and th...
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Don’t dismantle this top fire departmentJul 15, 2013 12:00 pm - Barrington Trustee Tim Roberts said he sympathizes with firefighters who would lose union benefits if transferred to the fire district, but he doesn’t believe the change...
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Fabulous fireworks marred by parkingJul 15, 2013 12:00 pm - So my family enjoyed a beautiful day at Arlington Park racetrack on July Fourth. The fireworks show was one of the best we’ve ever seen. A full 30 minutes with fireworks...
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Memorial Day story touched his heartJul 15, 2013 12:00 pm - My daughter in Mount Prospect sent to me the 26 May article on Memorial Day. I served aboard ship in World War II and I served aboard ship in Korea. Please accept my hea...
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Gardens: A good idea at bad locationJul 15, 2013 12:00 pm - I have read and heard much about the possible Catherine Alice Gardens facility, which will take the place of an industrial warehouse on Eric Drive. My dental practice is...