Island Lake Opinion
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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...
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God-themed film eaten by 'Piranha'Aug 27, 2010 11:00 pm - On Aug. 21, the Daily Herald's film critics published their ratings on 22 movies currently being shown in the greater Chicago area. Two unreviewed films not rated were "...
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Small businesses need Joe WalshAug 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Who are your small businessmen? Your butcher, baker, dry cleaner, dentist, auto repairman, sandwich maker, pizza maker, ice cream shop owner, hair dresser, cell phone de...
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Thanks for help with health fairAug 27, 2010 11:00 pm - The 18th Annual Kids 1st Health Fair, sponsored by the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and Un...
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Franks, Nygren impress at fairAug 26, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm writing to commend State Rep. Jack Franks and McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren for their involvement and visibility at this year's McHenry County Fair. Their hard...
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Why is the glass half empty, D300?Aug 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Quote from the local paper: "But District 300 school board President Joe Stevens said at the Aug. 9 meeting it is unlikely that money would help pay for additional teach...
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Jail time isn't deterring corruptionAug 23, 2010 11:00 pm - On Aug. 10, a front-page article about the Blagojevich trial titled "Is retrial worth it?" cited Cynthia Canary saying, "... If we do not pursue this, go forward and say...