Deerfield Opinion
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Suburbs should not opt out of employee protectionsApr 28, 2017 1:00 am - By Toni Preckwinkle Guest columnist Economic development has been a priority for my administration since I took office in 2010. Recently, the Wall Street Journal recogn...
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Nursing baccalaureate not needed at CLCApr 25, 2017 1:00 am - We read with interest the recent article "CLC backs proposal to offer 4-year nursing degree." We agree on the importance of offering the junior and senior year of a bacc...
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Children are hurt by these beliefsApr 17, 2017 12:00 am - Vicki Wilson, being born a transgender person is a rare human experience, but it is something I experience. Unlike other experiences, there are not words we can share th...
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Glencoe's Aitz Hayim to Feature Insights from Jewish Scholar Steven T. Katz on the Resistance to Nazis During the HolocaustApr 16, 2017 11:00 pm - Steven T. Katz, the distinguished head of the Eli Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies at Boston University, will return to Aitz Hayim on Yom HaShoah weekend, April 21-22, a...
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Editorial: Let Lake County voters decide how chairman is selectedFeb 01, 2017 10:00 pm - If Donald Trump's election as president told us anything, it's that voters have a lot of ideas and concerns about the size and role of government, and they want to have ...
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Why sweetened beverage tax is OKNov 09, 2016 11:01 pm - Cook County is facing a health crisis. Rates of chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and obesity are skyrocketing, and the health of our families and future ge...
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Fix bill for disabled vets' familiesNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - When the Illinois General Assembly goes back into session on Nov. 15, the veterans of Lake County hope that the House Rules Committee will assign Senate Bill 3042 to ano...
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Sharing experiences helps leaders get ideasNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - I read recently that Lake County Circuit Clerk Keith Brin is being criticized in the media for travel to various conferences on best governance practices and the use of ...
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Politics, not workers' welfare, prompt Cook voteOct 26, 2016 11:00 pm - How to solve a problem if you really care about the outcome: Talk to the main players, build consensus, and go with an approach that's effective and that most can live ...
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Endorsement: Vanderventer for Lake County recorder of deedsOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - The Lake County recorder of deeds is not a high profile post, but it is very important. the office is the main record keeper for the county and is responsible for keepin...