Cook County Opinion
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Clerk candidate makes things happenMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - I highly endorse Lisa Decatursmith for Barrington Township clerk. As a member of the Barrington Rotary Club, Lisa exemplifies Rotary’s Motto of “Service Above Self.” I’ve...
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Roads commissioner is doing a great jobMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - I have known Ed Beauvais for a number of years and always found him to be professional and one who really cares about his community. Since becoming the Maine Township Hig...
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Mental health board can help fill needMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - Now that Northwest Community Hospital has announced the closing of its inpatient mental health unit, the need for additional mental health services in the Northwest subur...
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Mind made up for village presidentMar 03, 2025 4:00 am - I’ve been trying to decide who to vote for to replace Mayor Tom Hayes and I see that the mayor was endorsing Jim Tinaglia. Now I know who to vote for: Tom Schwingbeck. Ho...
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Daily Herald opinion: New Year's resolutions offer opportunities for progress, not perfectionJan 03, 2025 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: As we enter the new year, New Year's resolutions carry the potential for positive change and personal growth. They remind us progress over perfection is what matters most.
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Daily Herald opinion: Additional ethics reform sadly missing from Illinois laws going into effect Jan. 1Dec 20, 2024 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Nearly 300 new Illinois laws take effect Jan. 1. As notable as what’s on the list is what is not: meaningful additions to Illinois’ ethics reform package signed into law three years ago.
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Daily Herald opinion: Standing against hate: Towns, organizations, individuals who join the fight advance the goal of loveDec 19, 2024 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Cook County communities unite against hate by supporting an initiative to welcome all people, provide resources, and report acts of hate.
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Daily Herald opinion: Policing the Metra police: Public deserves a better accounting than the limited release of findings from $1.57 million probeDec 17, 2024 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Metra's $1.57 million investigation into police corruption allegations found racism and sexual acts, but keeping findings private undermines accountability.
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Daily Herald opinion: More than ‘just trying’: Activist has amassed meaningful career advancing justice, equity in the suburbsDec 15, 2024 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: The Rev. Clyde Brooks has not achieved all the goals he set 60 years ago for racial and social justice in the suburbs, but he will be remembered for doing more than ‘just trying.’
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Daily Herald opinion: A dangerous patchwork: State legislation may be a start toward regulating hemp, but federal solution ultimately is requiredDec 12, 2024 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Unregulated hemp products are raising alarms, but federal inaction leaves states to fend for themselves. Illinois legislation may help, but a national strategy is ultimately needed.