Grayslake Opinion
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Editorial: Blending realism, cooperation to tell teachers’ storySep 12, 2012 10:25 am - The problem with the Chicago Teachers Union strike isn’t entirely a matter of its timing, but its timing serves to emphasize a wealth of other issues that may have more ...
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Editorial: Board member complaint demands answersSep 11, 2012 5:00 am - For several years, Grayslake Elementary District 46 school board member Michael Carbone has fancied himself as a government watchdog. He has called out colleagues and ad...
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Editorial: The hopeful signs for workers in 2012Sep 03, 2012 5:00 am - On the day set aside to celebrate the role of working people in American economic life, it can be a little unnerving to contemplate the state of “labor” in 2012. In many...
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Ryan budget is not un-ChristianAug 31, 2012 5:00 am - In “How can Christians back Ryan budget?” Aug. 24, Cathy O’Brien asks how the Christian right can, in good faith, support either Paul Ryan’s candidacy or the GOP budget....
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Urge Quinn to veto plastic bag billAug 09, 2012 1:15 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn has just three weeks left to make his final decision about SB 3442. Please call his office at (217) 782-0244 and tell him to veto this bill that would tak...
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Loss of wind tax credit will cost jobsAug 01, 2012 11:15 am - Surely, as the election season heats up, politicians will extol the American people on the need for domestic jobs (and hopefully work toward this goal). Surely, as the M...
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Increase enforcement of traffic lawsJul 15, 2012 5:00 am - I am confused as to why our state or local police do not enforce traffic laws. On 294, there are a few miles of construction zones where signs warn of $375 fines or dou...
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Editorial: No room for confidentiality in public dealsJul 09, 2012 6:54 pm - The concern for confidentiality in some employment relationships is understandable, especially when things don’t work out as planned. But when it involves a government j...
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Marriage ruling won’t be the endJun 05, 2012 1:43 pm - So! According to “Gay marriage issue heads to Supreme Court” (6-1-12), the Supreme Court will now be forced to rule on the constitutionality of same-sex “marriage”! Pers...
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Law boosts safety of internet datingJun 02, 2012 5:00 am - I am writing to express my appreciation for State Rep. Michelle Mussman’s efforts to secure increased Internet dating safety. Senate Bill 2545 would give people the info...