Diamond Lake Opinion
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Editorial: Road to trust rough for Lake County law enforcementMay 21, 2012 5:00 am - It happened yet again. Last week, prosecutors in the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office dropped sexual assault charges against a man who has been in prison ...
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Help environment with hybrid, electric carsMay 20, 2012 5:00 am - Air pollution is hurting the entire planet by the dangerous emissions released into the atmosphere. Gas-powered vehicles are the main contributor to the pollution and mu...
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Editorial: Oh, for the rescue of the Mineola, a faded beautyMay 20, 2012 5:00 am - Sometime after the last drink is poured tonight, the lights will be turned off and the door locked for what might be the last time at the old Mineola Hotel in Fox Lake. ...
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Congratulations for recognizing excellenceMay 20, 2012 5:00 am - Three cheers for Mundelein Police Chief Raymond Rose and Lake County Circuit Judge Daniel Shanes. Their foresight and cooperation are the absolute key to getting our cou...
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The SoapboxMay 12, 2012 5:00 am - Just talk about it: We echo the message court and medical leaders gave to parents at a forum about the dangers of underage drinking and drug use. “We have to talk to our...
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Property tax sticker shockMay 12, 2012 1:00 am - What homeowner in Lake County was elated upon receiving their latest property tax bill? Property values are going down, yet property taxes are going up. Why are the exi...
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Editorial: Sensible addition to the recycling mixMay 11, 2012 10:48 am - We love to hate the plastic bags that hold our groceries. They’re strong and easy to handle, but we know they harm wildlife, get snagged in tree branches and decay ...
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Illinois voters should demonstrate sanityMay 11, 2012 5:00 am - I have been reading a lot of letters about the enormous debt problem that we Illinois residents are facing. What does this all have to say about the leadership that we ...
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Schools wise to use social media — with limitsMay 08, 2012 5:00 am - We’ve used this space before to urge school districts to set policies regulating social media use between faculty and students. Such policies protect students from harm ...
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Look in the mirror for corruption causeMay 04, 2012 5:00 am - We’ve all now heard of the $53 million allegedly plundered from the taxpayers of Dixon, Ill., where the FBI has had to intervene with the incredible scam apparently taki...