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Thanks to Tait Lake pioneers
I so enjoyed the series about Cap and Billie Peterson’s life at Tait Lake. They were extraordinary and unique people — always so willing and capable of helping others. Full Story
Census is a farce
Brian Larsen’s March 27 article Census
facts about Cook County
was interesting and timely but I have serious questions. Full Story
Federal government control not needed
Thursday, April 15 at 12:00 p.m. will be the second Tax Day Tea Party on the steps of the Cook County courthouse. Our country is in a moral freefall and it will take an informed, motivated electorate to keep us from being a morally and financially bankrupt America; an America you and I would not recognize as the one in which we have been so privileged to grow up. Full Story
We need to work together for school
In response to Jeff Forester's April 3, 2010 letter pertaining to seasonal/recreation property taxes and David Stuart's generous efforts to engage seasonal/recreation property owners in supporting education beyond passive property tax levies. I began as Cook County School District superintendent in July 2009 and have reviewed Mr. Full Story
County government is large enough
It wasn’t long ago that Commissioner Johnson took the lead of the Community Center project. By now he should have been the most informed and best commissioner to lead the project. Full Story
Men, not God, make the rules
In response to Chuck Flickinger’s March 27 letter Joyful Dogma.
Full Story
Reminder for letters
Letters to the editor, columns, and cartoons are all the opinions of the contributors and not necessarily the Cook County News-Herald.
While we encourage readers to submit letters to the editor on issues they feel strongly about, we ask that letters include name, address, and phone number. Unsigned letters or those of questionable credibility will not be published or acknowledged. Full Story
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