Antioch Opinion
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Editorial: A model for streamlining governmentJun 17, 2013 1:00 pm - Can merging or eliminating a measly 13 localized government bodies in DuPage County lead to more efficient government across the state of Illinois? State Sen. Tom Culler...
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Editorial: A local mistake the governor can fixJun 05, 2013 5:00 am - If you’re ever looking for an object lesson in what’s wrong in Springfield, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better candidate than the impending Lake County Election Com...
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All should share in pension fixJun 02, 2013 5:00 am - The Daily Herald editor on Page 1 May 20, stated, “We’ve always believed that one of our jobs is to provide a forum for public debate of the day’s issues.” The fact is i...
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Thanks for support of veterans programsMay 31, 2013 8:37 am - Once again, the people of Lake County have shown their overwhelming support of our veterans and their families. The 42 veteran service organizations in the county saw a...
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Editorial: Endangered animals are needed for our health, well-beingMay 24, 2013 5:00 am - Sometimes the fate of the smallest critters creates the biggest controversies. Remember the snail darter? The tiny fish that you could fit in the palm of your hand lived...
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Editorial: Wanted: Creative tools to stimulate job growthMay 22, 2013 5:00 am - The list of critical issues facing Illinois is complex and daunting. You can start with pension reform and the mounting state deficit and work your way through medical m...
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It’s time to end pension perkMay 17, 2013 5:00 am - With a defined-benefits pension, Illinois teachers and government employees are recipients of a perk that has long-ago disappeared from the private sector, with few exce...
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Debate is about living within budgetMay 08, 2013 5:00 am - I watched the recent panel discussion on pension reform hoping beyond all hope that some small step could be made to get us closer to a solution of this pension mess. I ...
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Guns not needed in heaven but are on earthMay 08, 2013 5:00 am - Note to Tom McGovern, whose letter to Fence Post said there won’t be guns in heaven, implying NRA members won’t be happy with those eternal accomodations and should look...
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Editorial: Expedite federal help for flood victimsMay 07, 2013 9:28 am - The floodwaters are receding and what’s left behind in some communities across the region isn’t pretty. Muck, thousands of used sandbags, soggy carpeting, wet drywall, d...