Diamond Lake Opinion
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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...
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Letter: Route 53 extension horrid for Lake CountyMay 18, 2015 6:14 am - The Route 53 extension will be financially devastating to middle class families in Lake County and the working poor. The "Blue Ribbon Council," whose members were chose...
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The daily inspiration of capeless heroMay 10, 2015 1:00 am - I am 15 years old, and I believe heroes are found only in comic books or on the big screen. These figures of achievement and success glorify good deeds and bravery. Thei...
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Editorial: Changing times, technologies give cause to renew debate about sprinkler mandatesApr 24, 2015 1:00 am - The people living in the Barrington Hills home that went up in flames last weekend were, by all accounts. lucky. Nobody died. Had the house fire started in the middle of...
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Thanks, and a promise to serve thoughtfullyApr 20, 2015 11:00 pm - The "Voice of Long Grove" slate of trustee-elect/candidates, Bill Jacob, Stan Borys and Michael Sarlitto, would like to express sincere gratitude to all the residents an...
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After-school programs in Illinois help fight crimeApr 17, 2015 1:00 am - As parents and state's attorneys, we have peace of mind knowing that kids are safe and supervised at school during the day while adults are at work. But we're worried ab...
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The issues to consider regarding bachelor's degrees at community collegesApr 13, 2015 1:00 am - Illinois community colleges are beginning to advocate for the right to offer applied bachelor degrees. Is this an idea that's found its right time as a response to the n...