Hawthorn Woods Opinion
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Endorsement: Martini for Lake County BoardFeb 22, 2016 12:00 am - In the Lake County Board District 5 Republican race, the choice comes down to well-established credentials in county government vs. newcomers who also have a lot to brin...
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State Senate candidate knows budgetingFeb 20, 2016 12:00 am - It seems to me that we need more people in Springfield who actually understand finances and how to balance a budget. My pick for state Senate District 26 is Martin McL...
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Rt. 53 planning shows tollway not accountableFeb 20, 2016 12:00 am - It is difficult to imagine oneself as not being cynical enough when it comes to Illinois politicians and politics, but after watching WMAQ's Phil Rogers' investigation o...
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Endorsement: McLaughlin in Republican primary for Duffy's state senate seatFeb 17, 2016 5:00 pm - When state Sen. Dan Duffy decided he would retire from the Illinois legislature in 2017, it opened a door for suburban Republicans eager to try their mettle in Springfie...
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County has great record of preservationDec 19, 2015 12:00 am - I am writing in response to the letter to the editor submitted by Paul Showers in the Dec. 7 titled "Forest Preserve shows 'dump' mentality." The Lake County Forest Pr...
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To work, democracy needs people to voteDec 10, 2015 12:00 am - In order for any candidate to win the nomination, their would-be constituents must support them and ultimately, cast a vote. But the problem today is that voter turnout ...
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McConchie is best for 26th DistrictDec 04, 2015 12:00 am - I am writing this to state my opinion about the Republican primary for state senate, 26th District. I think that Dan McConchie is the most highly qualified individual fo...
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No true 'consensus' on Route 53 extensionNov 04, 2015 12:00 am - On Thursday, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning will host a public comment period on the proposed Route 53/120 project. Unfortunately, for many citizens and th...
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Editorial: Suburban schools take necessary step in heroin battleNov 02, 2015 10:00 pm - It's taken some time, but the shift in attitudes toward combating the suburban heroin epidemic has taken hold. And nowhere is that more evident than in our high schools,...
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Editorial: Stevenson's move to later start time a local test caseNov 01, 2015 10:00 pm - The toughest part about change often is finding someone to be first. On the issue of pushing school start times back later in the morning to be more in line with identif...