Diamond Lake Opinion
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Editorial: PADS, housing authority failed to trust public about homeless projectJun 08, 2015 11:00 pm - It would be easy to dismiss the squabble over a plan to move a residential program for chronically homeless people with mental illness into an Ela Township neighborhood ...
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Be careful what you wish for, votersJun 06, 2015 1:00 am - So I understand that the sale of the Brainerd bricks isn't going so well. Well, what did you expect? The Libertyville residents who voted down a few bricks' worth of ta...
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Glad for new laws on boating safetyJun 03, 2015 1:00 am - In response to the article "Chain O Lakes boating season to start with 2 new laws in effect": As a junior at Mundelein High School, I'm happy to see local officials taki...
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Editorial: New tools are available on government spending; use themMay 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Analyzing Kane County government spending became easier Monday with the launch of a new web portal that officials say provides "unprecedented access to Kane County's fin...
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Anthony is best woman for $20 billMay 29, 2015 1:00 am - Recently, there has been talk about replacing Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill with a woman from American history. The organization behind this petition, Woman on 20s, is...
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The Soapbox: Denny Hastert, did we hardly know ye?May 28, 2015 11:00 pm - Denny, we hardly knew ye? The indictment of former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert of Plano has been stunning, to be sure. A native son and for so long a pride ...
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Some perspective for fast-food workersMay 28, 2015 1:00 am - Just a note to all the protesters at McDonald's headquarters who want $15 an hour for flipping burgers, why not join the military? You will get all sorts of free stuff! ...
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Cuts would hurt nursing home residentsMay 28, 2015 1:00 am - The residents at Alden Long Grove Rehab and Health Care Center are at risk as the state considers drastic cuts to Medicaid funding. Nursing homes across the state suffe...
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Editorial: Local schools, colleges should be controlled locally, not in SpringfieldMay 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Legislators' efforts to meddle in the affairs of local community college districts stalled Friday and for all the right reasons. Liz Brown, of the Illinois Council of Co...
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Harper's staff gave meaning to serviceMay 27, 2015 1:00 am - On May 16, I had the honor of giving the keynote address at Harper College's commencement ceremony. It was a privilege to speak to graduates who were kind enough to rema...