Green Oaks Opinion
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‘Benchmarking’ is more government overreachAug 07, 2013 5:00 am - I was recently informed that Mayor Rahm Emanuel of the city of Chicago has introduced an ordinance called “Energy Benchmarking.” This ordinance would require buildings w...
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Middle class better wake upAug 03, 2013 5:00 am - Americans need to stop fighting each other and wake up to what is happening to the middle class in this country. The middle class used to have good jobs that enabled the...
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Fox Lake business snubbed at closingAug 02, 2013 5:00 am - As of July 19, Darlene Barnes, owner of Marine Grill, closed her business after 54 years. As my friends and I sat there, no village official came in to congratulate Darl...
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Editorial: Lake County right to fight unwarranted lawAug 01, 2013 5:00 am - Lake County was served a steaming plate full of something odious it did not order, and now county leaders want it sent back to the kitchen. Good for them. County officia...
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Editorial: Stop paying public officials to go quietlyJul 31, 2013 5:00 am - Suburban taxpayers are paying a pretty penny for people to do government jobs. So why is it we keep paying for public servants to go away quietly and stop doing their jo...
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The SoapboxJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - Happy hundredth: For 100 years, Mooseheart has been working in Batavia to protect children and strengthen families. It’s an inspiring story. As part of its celebration, ...
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Courses important for boating safetyJul 26, 2013 5:00 am - The Daily Herald’s July 23 editorial again reminds us that we must be committed to safety on the water. While this new legislation is an important step — it only comes ...
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Editorial: Law is timely emphasis to keep waterways fun, safeJul 23, 2013 5:00 am - The aura of carefree fun permeates our image of water activity, so when an outing turns to tragedy, those affected travel in an instant an immense emotional distance fro...
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Police responsive to cut-through trafficJul 21, 2013 5:00 am - I am frequently quick to criticize, so I should be quick to compliment as well. Our neighborhood has become more of a cut-through for speeding traffic with the construct...
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The SoapboxJul 20, 2013 5:00 am - Seeking justice for Gabby: We join police in hoping the banners placed at this weekend’s Alpine Fest in Lake Zurich call attention to the unsolved 2011 hit-and-run that...