Gurnee Opinion
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Editorial: Fireworks a tradition worth savingJun 19, 2012 5:00 am - There’s almost nothing that says Americana more than a Fourth of July fireworks show. As children, we couldn’t wait for the day we could stay up late, anticipating that ...
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Voter ID law limits right to voteJun 09, 2012 5:00 am - I would like to remind Patricia Stagg on voter ID (Fence Post, May 24) that voting is not a privilege, but it is our constitutional right. Driving is a privilege. Voter ...
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Focus on pollution at Wooster LakeJun 05, 2012 1:43 pm - In 2004 Mike Adam of the Lakes Management, with tax payer resources, assembled and gave a presentation to the WLCCA of Wooster Lake, highlighting that 17 pounds of phosp...
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Collins should be next U.S. attorneyMay 31, 2012 2:07 pm - Patrick Collins should be the next United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. Why? He knows the job. He is imminently qualified. His direct experienc...
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Good reason for post office policyMay 19, 2012 5:00 am - Joni Martin from Hawthorn Woods was heading in the right direction when speaking about the fact that bureaucracy is killing the post office, but she gets there the wrong...
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Looking for fairness in health careMay 13, 2012 1:00 am - It’s certainly sad and unfair that Senator Kirk suffered such a severe stroke back in January, and I extend him my best wishes. It’s very fortunate for him that he cont...
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The SoapboxMay 12, 2012 5:00 am - Just talk about it: We echo the message court and medical leaders gave to parents at a forum about the dangers of underage drinking and drug use. “We have to talk to our...
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Don’t ignore effects of mental health cutsApr 29, 2012 1:00 am - While the public generally wants to hear how lawmakers are spending less money, we would like to share some insights about what spending less for mental health services ...
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Hospital shows that kindness livesApr 28, 2012 1:00 am - Last year, I had to have a hip and both knees replaced. What started as three routine procedures turned into a total, as of today, of seven major surgeries. The point of...
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Wealthy need to do fair shareApr 24, 2012 1:58 pm - I feel compelled to comment on Herb Hupfer’s quip regarding the Buffett Tax proposal in the Daily Herald on April 20 stating that “there isn’t an economist, Democrat or ...