Deerfield Opinion
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Editorial: Link case emphasizes need for legislative ethics reform in IllinoisAug 15, 2020 2:00 pm - The news last week that state Sen. Terry Link of Indian Creek has been charged with federal tax evasion was far from surprising. For quite some time, we've been no fan o...
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Editorial: Endangered bee spotting a reminder how much they need our helpAug 11, 2020 1:00 am - In a spring and summer that's been pretty much a downer, a wee bit of good news was found recently on a large patch of bergamot in the Greenbelt Forest Preserve in North...
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Guest view: Protests are opportunity to make a more just societyJun 16, 2020 1:00 am - By Vaseem Iftekhar The last few months have been the most challenging period in recent American history. The COVID -19 pandemic shook society with more than 100,000 deat...
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Coronavirus Measures Benefit the PlanetMar 24, 2020 11:00 pm - Individuals and communities across the globe are taking drastic measures to protect themselves and slow the spread of coronavirus. Sheltering at home, significantly redu...
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Endorsement: Meister for Democrats to replace Dorothy Browns as Cook County court clerkFeb 22, 2020 1:01 pm - Four years ago, we and both Chicago newspapers endorsed Jacob Meister in the Democratic primary for Cook County circuit court clerk, an office that had operated in scand...
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Endorsement: More for Cook County state's attorney in Democratic primaryFeb 22, 2020 1:01 pm - Kim Foxx of Flossmoor has a lot going for her, and since her election four years ago as Cook County state's attorney, she can be rightfully proud of the needed movement ...
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Endorsement: O'Brien for Republicans in Cook County state's attorney primaryFeb 22, 2020 1:00 pm - The contest for the nomination for Cook County state's attorney in the March 17 Republican primary presents a tough call for voters. Both candidates have lengthy prosec...
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Editorial: Comprehensive approach needed to protect animals from unscrupulous sellersJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - The Lake County Board this week decided to go back to the drawing board on a proposal to support legislation that would give them more control over pet shops and commerc...
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Editorial: Illinois duty to cut REAL ID linesOct 14, 2019 11:00 pm - In a prominently placed box bordered in red, the Illinois Secretary of State's website warns: "Due to the federally mandated REAL ID program, wait times at Driver Servic...
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Give residents a voice before extending DiMucci development approvalSep 30, 2019 11:00 pm - As a news organization, we know deadlines. And when a deadline is approaching, well, you'd better get done, or you've missed your chance. In Lake County government, dea...