Opinion Stories from October 27, 2012 (Change date)
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Prosecutor candidate will clean houseOct 27, 2012 5:00 am - While most of us do not have frequent contact with the state’s attorney’s office, we know it to be the crucial cog in the wheel of justice in Lake County. The high fals...
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Talent, temperament right for prosecutorOct 27, 2012 5:00 am - Chris Kennedy doesn’t need a hard sell. His talents, temperament and experience make him ideally suited for the position of Lake County state’s attorney. He would bring...
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Moderate will win in 10th DistrictOct 27, 2012 5:00 am - Throughout the entire campaigns, both presidential and district-wise, I consider myself more of a moderate. Perhaps I lean more toward the liberal side by just the small...
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The SoapboxOct 27, 2012 5:00 am - Why in the hotel business? Wheaton Park District officials have three developers proposing to lease land near Arrowhead Golf Course for an adjoining hotel. We share the ...
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Character, service matter in HouseOct 27, 2012 5:00 am - I am a teacher and have supported Carol Sente since she was appointed and ran for office in 2010. She has a passion for education, serves on the education caucus, is vi...
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St. Alexius staff are all saints, he saysOct 27, 2012 5:00 am - I was admitted to St. Alexius Medical Center on Monday afternoon, Aug. 20, with what turned out not to be a heart problem but something to do with my lung cancer, which ...
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Tax-reduction claim was misleadingOct 27, 2012 5:00 am - At the League of Women Voters forum recently, it was surprising to hear Mr. Barkhausen’s claim of reducing property taxes for Shields Township by 30 percent. Hearing Mr....
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Koehler good for small businessOct 27, 2012 4:40 am - As an employee of two small business in McHenry County, I am very aware the effect the economy has had on our small businesses. I am also aware of how important it is to...
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Vote township government outOct 27, 2012 4:40 am - I agree with R. Getz’s opinion about eliminating township form of government with all the employees and trustees and still get the job done, without taxpayers footing th...
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Government waste ‘truly frightening’Oct 27, 2012 4:40 am - To everyone who thinks a tax increase is the way to deal with our deficit and debt problems, please read “The Wastebook 2012.” This report was recently released by Sen. ...