Cook County Opinion
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Caravans don't want to assimilateNov 15, 2018 12:00 am - To letter writer Tom Conley: OK, so the Baby Boomers are retiring, I understand that. And jobs are outpacing workers. But these "caravans" coming here expect to be let i...
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Reality checkNov 14, 2018 12:00 am - In his letter, "We need immigrants in workforce," Mr. Conley tries to justify immigrant caravans as helping satisfy a shortage of skilled and unskilled workers and equat...
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Editorial: Effort, oversight will determine success of inmate tablet programNov 10, 2018 1:00 pm - Soon, some 600 Lake County jail inmates will receive free tablet computers to use for entertainment, job searches and to find health information. It's a first-of-its-kin...
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Phony prayerNov 07, 2018 12:00 am - Thank you for publishing the photo of Donald Trump in the Sunday, Oct. 14, Daily Herald article, "Released from Turkey, pastor prays with Trump. I haven't had that type ...
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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...