Cook County Opinion
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Seek the truth in immigration debateJul 15, 2013 5:00 am - Rarely are we treated to a display of ignorance of both underlying law and the facts of a subject such as were displayed by Flo Corrigan (July 5) regarding the proposed ...
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Learn the safe way to ride a bicycleJul 15, 2013 5:00 am - Last month a bicyclist was hit and killed by a car at Busse Woods, and now a pedestrian at Arlington Lake died after being hit by a bicyclist. This is very sad for every...
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Torres illogical on U-46 grade scaleJul 15, 2013 4:40 am - Torres illogical on U-46 grade scale In light of Elgin Area School District U-46 Superintendent Jose Torres’ recent announcement to drop the 50 percent-100 percent ...
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Keep education the ‘great equalizer’Jul 14, 2013 5:00 am - The Supreme Court recently made rulings weakening affirmative action in college admission. College costs continue to rise while interest on college loans have doubled. P...
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A suggestion to make lake path saferJul 14, 2013 5:00 am - As a frequent morning biker on the Lake Arlington path, I was saddened by the death of the lady struck by a young cyclist. I also read where Arlington Heights has not bu...
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Tax increases result of pension problemJul 14, 2013 5:00 am - Tax increases result of pension problem Think we have not been enslaved by our employees? The naval term is mutiny. I recently managed to sell a three-bedroom resid...
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Editorial: Outlaw assault weapons in the suburbsJul 14, 2013 5:00 am - For many years, we have advocated reasonable gun control. For just as long, we’ve been averse to patchwork laws on the matter that create inconsistency and confusion. Na...
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Fourth noise was tough on manyJul 14, 2013 4:40 am - Fourth noise was tough on many I wish to respond to Amy Gilbertson’s July 6 letter respecting veterans and fireworks. I would like to add that in addition to veter...
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Mt. Prospect man publishes book on liberal and conservative viewsJul 13, 2013 11:00 pm - New book discusses liberal and conservative views ‘Right is Wrong' takes a closer look at two forms of government and helps decode both MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill.– Stephen Sc...
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The SoapboxJul 13, 2013 5:00 am - Roselle’s special Fifth: The village of Roselle should give itself a hand. Thanks to efforts by individuals, businesses and a $9,000 donation from a church-affiliated no...