Island Lake Opinion
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Funds for higher ed will bolster economySep 01, 2010 11:00 pm - An important Harper College building project was mentioned in a recent story about a political dispute between state Sen. Mike Noland and his opponent, Steve Rauschenber...
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Franks a man of the peopleAug 30, 2010 11:00 pm - I want to publicly commend State Rep. Jack Franks for the great work he does for the people of McHenry County. Because of many people's frustration with the state of Ill...
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Distracted driving mustn't be toleratedAug 29, 2010 11:00 pm - The recent Daily Herald story "Survey targets teens who don't pay attention" again addresses both the prevalence and dangers inherent in distracted teen driving. As an ...
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Warren should share site with communityAug 29, 2010 11:00 pm - I was one of the Warren Township voters who last April voted in favor of the purchase of the 50 acres north of Gurnee Mills by the township. I hope now that Warren Towns...
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Blago trial proves justice doesn't existAug 29, 2010 11:00 pm - The recent trial results for "Blog" again clearly show that there no longer is any justice in our wonderful country. All it takes is one pawn in a jury of 12 to undo any...
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Move BG forward, not mired in politicsAug 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Witness angst, pathos and vulnerability as the Hatfields battle the McCoys. Take two steps backward and move ahead one step. Welcome to the reality/soap opera of Buffalo...
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Rewarding colleges for performanceAug 28, 2010 11:00 pm - There is something inspirational in the language of Harper College President Kenneth Ender, a refreshingly fearless educator who refuses to be cowed by challenge, change...
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May missed chance on pension reformAug 28, 2010 11:00 pm - The recent news of Highland Park's pension scandal only confirms my belief that Karen May, Gov. Quinn and their allies have no vested interest in sincerely reforming Ill...
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Irrational fears drive mosque debateAug 27, 2010 11:00 pm - I was reading Malcolm X's autobiography recently. After his pilgrimage to Mecca, he made the observation that Islam is a religion that preaches sisterhood and brotherhoo...
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Attack claim against chief makes no senseAug 27, 2010 11:00 pm - I just read an article in your newspaper titled "Antioch police chief on leave as officials probe attack claim." And since I have known police Chief Jim Foerster since h...