Crystal Lake Opinion
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Heartwarming story, even in this weatherFeb 04, 2014 3:40 am - Heartwarming story, even in this weather The frigid weather couldn’t prevent my heart from warming while reading about Samuel Grimes, the 88-year-old Meals on Wheel...
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Residents ‘cool’ to idea of toll bridge?Jan 07, 2014 3:40 am - Residents ‘cool’ to idea of toll bridge? When I moved here, I supported the Longmeadow Parkway project. But now, I am wondering if this will be a government boondog...
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The SoapboxJan 04, 2014 4:00 am - Extra, extra: It’s not exactly news, but it is good to see that educators can finally show evidence that extracurriculars help students in the classroom. And state educa...
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STEM curriculum is not completeDec 18, 2013 4:00 am - I read with great interest the recent article about Wheeling High School’s curriculum focus on STEM: science, technology, engineering and math. I applaud the school’s ef...
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Next step: Raise minimum wageDec 17, 2013 3:00 am - Next step: Raise minimum wage Finally, legislators did something about the debt in Illinois. Too bad the judges weren’t included. I guess some of them would have to...
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Editorial: Remain vigilant on school safetyDec 13, 2013 4:00 am - The new realities about school safety are known well. Drills instructing students and staff how to protect themselves from armed intruders are the norm, and lockdown is ...
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Second-class citizen under ObamacareDec 12, 2013 3:40 am - I read the Dec. 2 front page story “Health website on the mend.” Who cares about the website? The product is garbage. I am 62 years old, and self-insured, who had an aff...
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Create an online store for low-incomeDec 10, 2013 3:40 am - Create an online store for low-income The cuts to SNAP benefits will create greater difficulties for low-income families in the Carpentersville area when it comes t...
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Don’t confuse pols with public servantsNov 30, 2013 3:40 am - Don’t confuse pols with public servants In your Nov. 17 editorial, you provided some confusing terms which can cause concern among readers. You seemed to equate “so...
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Who gave president power to change law?Nov 26, 2013 3:40 am - Who gave president power to change law? After reading the article “What Obama’s changes mean to health care law,” I have a question. By what authority can a preside...