Cook County Opinion
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Self-driving cars are a dangerous wasteNov 05, 2018 12:00 am - There is talk and even action as the big car companies try to catch up in the race to introduce self-driving cars now. The question is what is the purpose of it? Who rea...
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A 'no' vote, and your Harper bill shrinksNov 03, 2018 1:00 am - I've received robocalls, social media messages and printed materials encouraging me to vote in favor of a new referendum that will allow Harper College to borrow $180 mi...
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Caravan coincidence?Nov 03, 2018 1:00 am - As the caravan of soon-to-be illegal immigrants moves into Mexico and on its way to the USA one has to ask, "why now?" Is it a coincidence that the throng will arrive at...
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Dist. 207 board not worthy of your trustNov 03, 2018 1:00 am - As a former member of the Maine Township High School school board for almost 12 years and president for three years, I would like to go on record as opposed to the refe...
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Vote yes on Home Rule referendumNov 03, 2018 1:00 am - I have lived in the beautiful community of Prospect Heights for over 45 years. I have seen it become a city, and been governed by a number of mayors and aldermen, all of...
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Ensuring public safety for all in DuPageNov 02, 2018 1:00 am - There is a substantial difference between the two candidates running for DuPage County sheriff. Greg Whalen, currently a lieutenant with the Glencoe Department of Public...
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Credible candidateNov 02, 2018 1:00 am - Jim Caffrey is a very credible candidate for state representative in District 47 and deserves a vote from people who care about an independent voice in Springfield. Alle...
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Look at his record, not his wordsNov 02, 2018 1:00 am - In endorsing Peter Roskam for Congress, the Daily Herald was reassured by his "inclination to act as a check on the president's more troubling impulses." There is little...
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Lots of reasons to support District 21 referendumNov 01, 2018 1:00 am - The District 21 referendum will ensure safer entrances, provide much needed air-conditioning and prepare the spaces for full-day kindergarten. Living in 2018 means under...
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Please get behind Brewster Creek TrailNov 01, 2018 1:00 am - Signing this petition does not build the Brewster Creek Trail. Signing this petition says to our elected neighbors that a safe off-road path is important to us and we wo...