Gurnee Opinion
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The SoapboxDec 06, 2014 4:01 am - Whiskers for charity: Who knew that not shaving could feel so good? Gurnee police officials are winking at the department's personal appearance policy to benefit ch...
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Editorial: Right to start early on campus smoking banNov 24, 2014 10:00 pm - Watching young people light up a cigarette and take a long drag makes us wonder how they can ignore the dangers of smoking. The message is certainly clear, from the warn...
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What Bears need is new ownershipNov 16, 2014 12:01 am - It is now time for the McCaskeys to sell the Bears; replacing Trestman, Emery, Tucker and Cutler will not solve the problem. McCaskeys have made millions from the Chica...
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Hiding behind lack of campaign promisesNov 10, 2014 4:01 am - The election is over and we have a new congressman, Bob Dold; a new member of the state House, Sheri Jesiel; and a new governor, Bruce Rauner. We received 51 pieces of c...
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Time for career politicians to goOct 20, 2014 5:01 am - I wholeheartedly concur with your endorsement of Bruce Rauner for governor. It is about time that this state has a proven, successful businessman as governor instead of ...
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Endorsements: Werfel and Bartels in Lake County Board racesOct 15, 2014 1:01 am - District 6: Werfel Voters in Lake County's 6th District are fortunate to have two strong candidates vying to replace longtime Democratic county board member Pat Car...
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Endorsement: Dold over Schneider in 10th Congressional DistrictOct 10, 2014 1:00 am - Illinois' 10th Congressional District is part of the national spotlight in this year's election campaigns. Currently held by a Democrat, it's a seat that could flip Repu...
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Young people came to rescue at difficult timeAug 17, 2014 1:01 am - On Saturday, Aug. 2, we had an unusual and heartwarming experience. We had attended a dinner/theater function in Antioch. As we left the parking lot at about 11 p.m., we...
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The SoapboxAug 16, 2014 5:01 am - Two swings, two misses: For the second time in two years, the Arlington Heights electoral board will keep voters from making any decisions on local term limits. Whi...
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The SoapboxAug 02, 2014 5:01 am - Sadness, hope: Only one family member, an uncle, appeared at the funeral of starved baby Mya Edwards, whose Barrington parents are in jail facing manslaughter charg...