Grayslake Opinion
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Illinois an 'island' of economic failureMar 23, 2014 5:01 am - Illinois while geographically firmly planted in the middle of the country is actually an island in the middle of the Sea of Economic Woes, surrounded on all four sides b...
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Keep CLC board expenses in contextMar 19, 2014 1:01 am - As Walter Cronkite once said, "In seeking truth you have to get both sides of a story." To that regard, this letter is intended to augment your recent article on the Col...
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Editorial: Board members' duty to set example on spending controlsMar 14, 2014 5:00 am - Editor's note: To clarify information provided by the College of Lake County, details of revisions to the board's policies have been changed. For most College of La...
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Business experience won't assure government successMar 14, 2014 1:01 am - Every so often voters are wooed by businessmen entering politics because they want to "run government like a business." The appeal of this to sentient taxpayers weary of...
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Illinois needs leaders who listenMar 11, 2014 1:01 am - Recent times have proved to be very difficult for the average citizen to navigate. Extreme weather, tragically misguided financial situations, failing banks, schools and...
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To be well informed, seek diverse viewsMar 08, 2014 12:01 am - Recent letters on this page lamenting alleged lies, distortions, manipulations of truth, and witch-hunt mentality of the "far-right-wing-wacko" media and encouraging all...
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Endorsement: Yes to Grayslake fire district tax requestFeb 23, 2014 1:01 am - It's been six years since voters approved a tax rate increase for the Grayslake Fire Protection District to build a new fire station, add staff and buy equipment. The mo...
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The SoapboxFeb 22, 2014 5:00 am - Kudos to Drury and Franks:: Opposition from within Michael Madigan's own party from state Rep. Scott Drury of Highwood and state Rep. Jack Franks of Marengo apparen...
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Endorsement: Bartels for Lake County Board Dist. 10Feb 20, 2014 12:01 am - Three ambitious and competent candidates are seeking the Republican seat in Lake County Board District 10 that is being vacated by Diana O'Kelly after 20 years. Mundelei...
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Endorsement: Werfel for Lake County Board Dist. 6Feb 20, 2014 12:01 am - The two Republican candidates vying for the District 6 seat on the Lake County Board agree on the issues far more than they disagree. Tim Powell, a retired 30-year sheri...