Cook County Opinion
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Editorial: Endangered animals are needed for our health, well-beingMay 24, 2013 5:00 am - Sometimes the fate of the smallest critters creates the biggest controversies. Remember the snail darter? The tiny fish that you could fit in the palm of your hand lived...
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We’re well-equipped for war on terrorismMay 24, 2013 5:00 am - The debate goes on about the Boston terrorists. I have always said, America is like the United Nations. Go to any city and you will find people from all around the world...
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Do pols represent you or the NRA?May 24, 2013 4:40 am - Do pols represent you or the NRA? Those senators who voted against the bill expanding background checks for gun purchases are telling us that they are satisfied wit...
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Why tear up roads at the same time?May 24, 2013 4:40 am - Why tear up roads at the same time? I am writing in response to the article concerning “Road Projects Begin in West Dundee” and comments by Illinois Department of T...
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Please don’t toss flag out with the trashMay 23, 2013 5:00 am - Just the other day while on my annual large-item throw-out trip up in the North Shore area with a close friend who lives in that community, we observed among the other d...
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GOP should shed Tea Party influenceMay 23, 2013 5:00 am - Mr. Frost’s May 2 storytelling for the Republican Party is beyond belief. Suggesting that the Democratic-led anti-GOP websites are drowning out Republicans calling you r...
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Crime, corruption ‘tax’ impacts allMay 23, 2013 5:00 am - Ms. Marni Pyke’s excellent article on the reasons behind high Chicago gas costs nevertheless missed one of the important reasons why I paid $3.59 a gallon in South Beloi...
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Town-by-town gun laws absurdMay 23, 2013 4:40 am - Town-by-town gun laws absurd The Illinois Senate committee approved a plan for concealed carry. No wonder Illinois is in such trouble. The plan would allow municipa...
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Editorial: Wanted: Creative tools to stimulate job growthMay 22, 2013 5:00 am - The list of critical issues facing Illinois is complex and daunting. You can start with pension reform and the mounting state deficit and work your way through medical m...
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Protection needed in mass shootingsMay 22, 2013 5:00 am - Regarding your editorial from April 22 (“Act wisely on concealed carry, but act”), restricting concealed carry in public places like schools, movie theaters and arenas w...