Green Oaks Opinion
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Be careful stewards of public's trustMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - One newly elected mayor fired the help. One new trustee almost swore in frustration. Other newly elected leaders took the helm far more quietly this week with pledges t...
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Report pushes parents to advocateMay 01, 2009 11:00 pm - What will it take to educate all our children? Illinois Kids Count tries to answer this question by looking at how our kids are doing in school, what's working, and what...
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Critical of Nicor's new payment planApr 30, 2009 11:00 pm - In Saturday's (April 11) news there was an Associated Press article with the headline, "Natural gas predicted to plunge by next winter". According to this article, price...
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"Yes" vote is not consensus on Rt. 53Apr 24, 2009 11:00 pm - This week roughly 22 percent of the voters of Lake County went to the polls and voted on the advisory referendum question, "Shall the State of Illinois construct the ext...
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Stop debating, just reform health careApr 24, 2009 11:00 pm - We are now in the midst of a debate on the necessity to reform our health-care system. The health-care insurance industry is lobbying to keep the status quo. And why not...
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Durbin's bill works against U.S. citizensApr 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Sen. Dick (Disturbin) Durbin is at it again. He reintroduced the Dream Act so that illegals can go to college for in-state fees. Once they graduate they then can become ...
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Taxing bonuses is unconstitutionalApr 22, 2009 11:00 pm - The Democratic members of Congress have put forth a bill to tax the bonuses of the AIG executives at a 70 percent to 90 percent rate. With all due respect, from a federa...
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It's about grads, not the churchApr 18, 2009 11:00 pm - In the April 2 Daily Herald, it was reported that Cardinal George was critical of Notre Dame for inviting President Obama to speak at their commencement. I hope he was m...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Both sides of the tracks: When government entities cooperate, the taxpayers win. This week the Barrington Countryside and Lake Zurich fire protection districts agreed to...
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Better parking plan exists for churchApr 15, 2009 11:00 pm - It's becoming quite clear to the Libertyville residents at the nexus of Brainerd/Maple/Douglas/Stewart avenues that we, nonchurch residents/homeowners of the neighborhoo...